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?

A line of thunderstorms will move through the Panhandle on Sunday and continue to affect the rest of the state through Monday morning. Some storms could turn severe and produce damaging wind gusts, hail,