Alabama was struck with possibly 17 tornadoes during Saturday's outbreak of severe weather, with the storms causing at least three fatalities and several injuries.

Three people are confirmed dead following a tornado outbreak in Alabama. Two people died in Plantersville and one person died in Winterboro. Sign up for our Newsletters. Video abo

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey later confirmed at least three deaths and noted that there were reports of damage in 52 of the state's 67 counties as the assessment continues.

When severe weather tore through central Alabama on Saturday night, residents in Calera were told to take cover after a tornado was spotted in the area.

Storm damage has been reported in various central Alabama counties. This story will be updated as further information becomes available. Calhoun County Fayette County Jefferson County Tuscaloosa Count

The National Weather Service surveyed a round of severe storms and tornadoes in west Alabama on Saturday afternoon. The Saturday storms prompted tornado warnings, leaving affected areas with uprooted trees and downed power lines. There have been multiple confirmed tornadoes, in Tuscaloosa, Cullman and Pickens counties.

Severe weather hit Arkansas Friday night causing damage across the state. THV11 viewers sent in their photos of the damage.

The wife of a man who was killed was miraculously not injured and another woman was found dead early Sunday morning.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued a State of Emergency in anticipation of severe and potentially damaging weather expected to hit the state overnight Saturday into Sunday.