Tornado Watch Issued for Four U.S. States as Storms Intensify

(Bloomberg) — Dangerous thunderstorms were forming Wednesday afternoon across the Southern U.S. with the threat of strong tornadoes, damaging winds and hail, the National Weather Service said in a tweet. 

A tornado watch is in effect for parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee, according to the weather service. Forecasters warned there was a 15% chance of severe storms, strong winds and tornadoes in several southeastern states by Saturday. 

Previously: Southeastern U.S. Faces Severe Storm, Tornado Risks This Week

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