More than 40 million people on alert for storms

The Storm Prediction Center reported that more than 41 million people are at risk of severe storms this Saturday across the country. The states that could be hardest hit are Texas and Ohio.

This is the third consecutive day of Level 4 risk of flooding from torrential rains in the Mississippi Valley. Residents in this area could experience flooding this Saturday throughout the afternoon and evening.

"Severe weather threats issued Tuesday will remain in effect throughout this Saturday and possibly into Sunday, as new tornadoes could form in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and the lower Mississippi Valley, where threats are concentrated," explained CNN.

Storms battering much of the South and Midwest have left at least seven people dead and several injured so far. The flooding, resulting from the heavy rains, is causing not only casualties but also serious damage to roads and urban real estate.

The seven deaths were counted in Tennessee (five), Missouri (one) and Indiana (one), where storm warnings persist.