Violent tornadoes ripped through parts of the U.S., wiping out schools and toppling semitractor-trailers in several states.

The threat of tornadoes moved east into the Mississippi Valley and the south on Saturday, just a day after a massive storm in several central states.

As severe weather approaches southeast Louisiana today, we break down the timing and threats with the storms. A level 4 moderate risk of severe weather is in effect. This means that scattered to numerous severe storms are expected. Timing: 2 pm - 7 pm. Impacts: Damaging winds, tornadoes (some strong, EF-2+, winds 110+ mph), and large hail.