The national Weather Service issued several tornado warnings as a line of storms moved across Oklahoma in the late Monday and early Tuesday hours.

Oklahoma residents should prepare for severe storms moving into the state Monday night, with the potential for tornado warnings, large hail, and damaging winds. The storms are expected to hit after midnight and move quickly across the state.

A powerful storm is sweeping across the central and southern US, putting millions at risk of exposure to extreme weather. The storm will lead to blizzards, tornadoes, and wildfire threats, as strong winds have disrupted Mardi Gras celebrations.