A dangerous storm system is expected to sweep through the St. Louis region Friday evening, bringing the potential for destructive winds and fast-moving tornadoes, with the metro area under a Level 4 out of 5 risk for severe weather.

High winds in North Texas are causing power outages and dangerous conditions. Warnings are in effect until 9 p.m., with gusts up to 89 mph. Residents are advised to avoid activities that could spark fires and to keep generators away from homes to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

Five championships will be awarded to high school girls basketball teams in New Mexico over a two-day span. Starting on Friday afternoon, the girls basketball title games in the New Mexico Activities Association's 2025 Nusenda Credit Union State Basketball Championships get under way at "The Pit" on the University of New Mexico campus in