Five dead in tornadoes across The South: 100 million people at risk as deadly ...

Five people have reportedly been killed in tornadoes ripping across the South as meteorologists warn that 80 million people are at risk of powerful storm systems moving toward the East Coast.  

At least 13 twisters were reported across Texas, Missouri, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama on Saturday and through Sunday morning, leaving more than 150,000 homes without power. 

Tornado watches were still in effect Sunday morning in parts of Florida, Alabama and Tennessee where residents have been told to brace for hail and strong wind gusts.  

'Potential for widespread severe thunderstorms Sunday across much of the Eastern US,' the National Weather Service tweeted. 'Damaging winds are expected to be the primary threat, but a few tornadoes are also possible. Some storms may also produce large hail or torrential downpours resulting in localized flash flooding.' 

The victims of the storms include a three-year-old and an eight-year-old were crushed to death in the back of their family's car in Lufkin, Texas, when a tree toppled, according to the Angelina County Sheriff's Office. 

In West Monroe, Louisiana, a 13-year-old boy drowned in a drainage area in what officials believe was a weather-related incident. 

Two people were also killed overnight in Monroe County, Mississippi, as a tornado tore through Hamilton, about 45 miles northeast of Mississippi State University. 

In Alto, Texas, 25 people attending a field day were hospitalized with injuries. 

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Five people have reportedly been killed in tornadoes ripping across the South as meteorologists warn that 80 million people are at risk of powerful storm systems moving toward the East Coast. Pictured: Angel Funk stands in the backyard of her Franklin, Texas, home after a tornado tore through on Saturday

Five people have reportedly been killed in tornadoes ripping across the South as meteorologists warn that 80 million people are at risk of powerful storm systems moving toward the East Coast. Pictured: Angel Funk stands in the backyard of her Franklin, Texas, home after a tornado tore through on Saturday

Two children were killed in their parents car when a tree fell on top of it. It is a different vehicle to this one which ended upside down in a ditch following a tornado in Franklin, Texas

Two children were killed in their parents car when a tree fell on top of it. It is a different vehicle to this one which ended upside down in a ditch following a tornado in Franklin, Texas

A roof is torn off a home following a tornado on Saturday in Franklin, Texas

A roof is torn off a home following a tornado on Saturday in Franklin, Texas

A powerful tornado ripped through the East Texas town causing 'significant damage'

A powerful tornado ripped through the East Texas town causing 'significant damage'

A vehicle drives through a flooded section of Muskingum Avenue on Saturday in Odessa, Texas

A vehicle drives through a flooded section of Muskingum Avenue on Saturday in Odessa, Texas

More than 30 homes were damaged when severe weather struck Franklin, Texas, on Saturday

More than 30 homes were damaged when severe weather struck Franklin, Texas, on Saturday

The food pantry at Robertson County Care in Franklin, Texas, sustained damage to both the exterior and interior as a result of the severe weather

The food pantry at Robertson County Care in Franklin, Texas, sustained damage to both the exterior and interior as a result of the severe weather

Jerry Redden takes a measurement outside Robertson County Care. Redden and others who were inside the building during the severe weather found safety by gathering in the restrooms of the building

Jerry Redden takes a measurement outside Robertson County Care. Redden and others who were inside the building during the severe weather found safety by gathering in the restrooms of the building

Ominous clouds gather as part of a weather system seen from near Franklin, Texas, in this still image from social media video

Ominous clouds gather as part of a weather system seen from near Franklin, Texas, in this still image from social media video

In Central Texas, Robertson County Sheriff Gerald Yezak said a tornado hit the small city of Franklin, overturning mobile homes and damaging other residences. 

One mobile home was reportedly ripped from its foundations with a person inside. Franklin is located about 125 miles south of Dallas. 

The National Weather Service said preliminary information showed an EF-3 tornado touched down with winds of 140 mph. Crews will continue to survey the damage over the next few days.

Winds of up to 60 mph were reported in Cherokee County, Texas, damaging two homes in Alto but not injuring anyone. Alto is situated about 140 miles north of Houston. 

A dog sits on the steps and wonders what has happened to the garden of a Franklin, Texas, home with broken tree limbs and other debris strewn about the yard

A dog sits on the steps and wonders what has happened to the garden of a Franklin, Texas, home with broken tree limbs and other debris strewn about the yard

Volunteers cover the roof of a Franklin, Texas, home with a tarp after a powerful storm caused damage

Volunteers cover the roof of a Franklin, Texas, home with a tarp after a powerful storm caused damage

A lone person in a field takes a photograph of the approaching storms in Franklin, Texas - a frightening prospect

A lone person in a field takes a photograph of the approaching storms in Franklin, Texas - a frightening prospect

Clouds loom on the horizon as severe weather crosses Texas as it heads eastwards and across the Deep South

Clouds loom on the horizon as severe weather crosses Texas as it heads eastwards and across the Deep South 

A gas station is damaged following severe weather  in Vicksburg, Mississippi

A gas station is damaged following severe weather  in Vicksburg, Mississippi

Cars and debris seen in the aftermath of a tornado in Franklin, Texas

Cars and debris seen in the aftermath of a tornado in Franklin, Texas

People work to clear debris in the aftermath of a tornado in Franklin, Texas, U.S., in this still image from social media video dated April 13

People work to clear debris in the aftermath of a tornado in Franklin, Texas, U.S., in this still image from social media video

People work to clear debris in the aftermath of a tornado in Franklin, Texas, in this still image from social media video

A tree lies on its side following a tornado in Franklin. The storms were part of a large system moving through the southern United States

A tree lies on its side following a tornado in Franklin. The storms were part of a large system moving through the southern United States

A crew member moves signage during a weather delay for practices and qualifying for the Grand Prix of the Americas motorcycle race at the Circuit Of The Americas, in Austin, Texas

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