Storms capable of producing hail larger than golf balls, strong winds and tornadoes are expected in the Great Plains on Sunday and Monday.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced Saturday that 18 of the deaths came in his state, and 10 others were hospitalized in critical condition after a severe storm system swept across part of the U.S. Midwest and South.

First Alert Weather Days have been issued for Saturday and Sunday due to the severe weather threat in the afternoons and evenings.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued Friday morning for 14 counties in New Jersey because of the looming threat of strong storms that could lash the state with small hail, heavy downpours and destructive wind gusts of 60 mph or stronger.

Severe storms are expected Saturday in North Texas, as Dallas-Fort Worth is under a severe thunderstorm watch until midnight. Parts of North Texas, mainly in the Wichita Falls area, is under a tornado watch.