A deadly tornado outbreak began Friday, devastating parts of the South and Midwest, killing at least 18 people and cutting power to tens of thousands. Mississippi and Louisiana were hardest hit, with multiple EF3 tornadoes. A “Tornado Emergency” was issued in Taylorsville, Mississippi, and in Tylertown, three people died. In Walthall County, “two tornadoes struck within 45 minutes.”

The chaos worsened when an earthquake also hit Mississippi. Though its magnitude wasn’t disclosed, officials warned that “soil and building conditions could increase the damage,” and assessments are ongoing.

In California, moderate earthquakes shook Hayward on February 13, with magnitudes between 2.7 and 3.6. These occurred along the Hayward Fault, which “experts say is overdue for a major rupture.” The last major quake there was in 1868, with an estimated 7.0 magnitude.

Meanwhile, wildfires erupted in Oklahoma on March 14, fueled by high winds. In Logan County, fires “destroyed homes and vehicles,” leading to evacuations in Stillwater and other areas. Some blazes remained largely uncontained.

Severe weather is expected to continue into Sunday, threatening up to 70 million people across the eastern U.S. Emergency crews remain on high alert as the situation evolves.