Scientists said the storm's strength and potential for far-reaching impacts is notable, but its timing isn't unusual.

Wind-fueled wildfires, hail, thunderstorms and tornadoes ravaged several states. Extreme winds and dust triggered multiple wildfires and deadly pileups in parts of Texas, killing at least one person.

A sprawling storm system crossing the U.S. on Friday overturned semitrucks on highways and fanned wildfires in Texas, ...