The storm will move out of the region by Friday night, according to the National Weather Service. Meteorologists issued high wind advisories across much of the country, as strong gusts fueled wildfires that broke out this week in Florida,

More storms will brew over the southern United States this weekend and there is the potential for a few tornadoes by Sunday.

Spring has begun but the cold weather isn't over as large swathes of the US are set to experience plummeting temperatures, snow and severe storms this weekend.