Manila, March 16 -- Severe storms, including tornadoes, hail, and strong winds, have affected the central and eastern US on Friday night and Saturday morning, with three fatalities reported in Texas.

Strong winds over 128 kilometers (80 miles) per hour hit the Southern Plains on Friday, causing deadly car crashes in Texas that resulted in at least three fatalities due to dust storms, according to CNN.

The winds also knocked over trucks, trees, and power lines, leading to widespread power outages.

In Oklahoma, more than 130 fires have ignited, prompting temporary evacuations in some areas with no reported fatalities.

The governors of Alabama, Kansas, and Missouri have declared emergencies in response to the threat of severe weather and...