(CNN) A severe weather outbreak starts Friday in the central US and could last into the middle of next week across the eastern two-thirds of the country, bringing the threat of tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds. The storm system is the same one that led to torrential rains to California earlier this weekSeveral areas of the country face threats Friday. The most significant threat for tornadoes will be across central Nebraska. Parts of West Texas also are at risk for possible tornadoes. Portions of the mid-Atlantic region, including Washington, could see severe storms later Friday as well.

Source: CNN May 17, 2019 13:41 UTC