A relentless barrage of violent tornadoes, raging wildfires, and blinding dust storms has unleashed catastrophic destruction across the central and southern United States, leaving at least 33 people dead and communities shattered.

Strong thunderstorms bring the potential for tornadoes are expected across portions of Florida this weekend and into Monday. What can Polk County expect?

Meanwhile, the severe weather threat will linger through Sunday from Florida northward into the upper Ohio River Valley, forecasters warned.

The dangerous outbreak will continue to march eastward on Sunday. Severe weather could strike from New York to Florida, with the potential for large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes.

A dynamic storm that prompted foreboding predictions of dangerous weekend weather spawned tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires that killed at least 39 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses.

At least 33 people are dead after tornadoes, high winds and wildfires hit more than a half-dozen states since Thursday. Threat level: Although the outlook is less dire, more severe thunderstorms with potential tornadoes are expected Sunday from Pennsylvania to Florida.