Storms roll eastward after slamming Texas; 3 deaths reported

By KEN MILLER and STEFANIE DAZIO
Associated Press

A large storm system spouting heavy winds and possible tornadoes in Texas, Louisiana and Kentucky damaged homes and buildings, downed trees, left thousands without power and was blamed for the deaths of three people Friday as it marched eastward, threatening heavy snow in the Midwest and Northeast. The system spawned likely tornadoes in Texas, Louisiana and Kentucky that damaged homes, businesses, a university campus and left thousands without power. Rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow and strong winds are reported in Michigan and Indiana. Large hail fell in Oklahoma, and heavy rain caused flooding in parts of Arkansas and Missouri.