Severe storms swept through the South, resulting in at least two fatalities from falling trees and leaving tens of thousands without power.

In Georgia, a person died in Banks County when a tree fell on their vehicle, while in Mississippi, another fatality occurred under similar circumstances in Lafayette County.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp expressed condolences on social media for the storm victim and praised first responders for their efforts.

In a separate incident, reports indicate that at least 22 individuals were injured in a boat fire near the Bronx.

The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado in Van Buren, Arkansas, which caused damage to homes and injured one person.

The full extent of the damage from the storms is still being assessed, with heavy rains and storms expected to continue into Monday.

The National Weather Service warns of potential wind gusts up to 100 miles per hour, hail up to five inches in diameter, and additional tornadoes in the forecast.

This severe weather is part of a larger pattern affecting multiple states, prompting warnings and safety advisories from meteorologists.

The storms have left tens of millions of people at risk of severe weather conditions.

Concerns have been raised about staffing shortages at the National Weather Service, which may impact the ability to provide timely weather warnings.

Emergency services are responding to numerous incidents related to the storms, including widespread damage and injuries.

The recent storms have highlighted the vulnerability of communities to severe weather, following a previous outbreak in late May that caused 28 deaths and significant damage across the East Coast.