A strong storm system is bringing tornado watches and widespread damage across the Southeast just as the Northeast starts to warm up. On Sunday, the National Weather Service reports some of the worst damage near Lake Charles, Louisiana. High winds overturned a horse trailer and a Mardi Gras float. They also damaged an airport jet bridge and knocked an awning into power lines. The weather service also reports snapped and toppled power poles near Jena, Cheneyville, and Donaldsonville. No deaths or serious injuries are being reported. Forecasters have tornado watches up for south Georgia and the Florida Panhandle.

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Emerald Fennell’s new “Wuthering Heights” has opened in first place at the North American box office. Studio estimates on Sunday say it made $34.8 million in its first three days. The total could climb to about $40 million by the end of Monday’s holiday. PostTrak says 76% of ticket buyers for the Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi film were women. Second place went to the animated basketball film “Goat,” which earned $26 million. “Crime 101” made an estimated $15.1 million in its first three days. Further down the charts was the sci-fi comedy “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die,” which made $3.6 million.