At least two people have died as severe storms and tornadoes tore through parts of Texas and Mississippi on Saturday, officials said, while a parade of atmospheric river-fueled storms batters the West.

Multiple tornadoes struck the Houston area on Saturday, killing one person in Brazoria County and injuring four others according to local reports. The severe weather strikes during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year,

Tornadoes are ripping through neighborhoods outside of Houston and more are expected as severe thunderstorms intensify, while a parade of atmospheric river-fueled storms slams the West.