Powerful system brings damaging winds, hail and tornado threats as millions of Americans face dangerous weather over the weekend
A series of severe storms swept across parts of the United States, leaving hundreds of thousands of customers without power.
The system moved through areas of the Midwest and eastern U.S., bringing strong winds, heavy rain, hail and the possibility of tornadoes.
According to ABC News, more than 450,000 customers were without electricity at one point as the storms moved across the country.
Major cities face severe weather threat
The weather system also began affecting densely populated areas and major transportation corridors.
Warnings were issued as additional storms threatened to bring damaging winds capable of knocking down trees and power lines.
The severe weather comes during a busy holiday weekend for airports and highways across the country.
Threat continues in some areas
Authorities are urging residents to monitor local weather alerts, particularly in areas facing the possibility of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.
Utility crews are working to restore electricity in affected communities.
The number of customers without power could change quickly as service is restored in some areas while new storms affect others.
Source: ABC News and National Weather Service
