Five people were injured Saturday when severe weather struck a West Virginia University baseball game, with powerful wind gusts sending tents airborne across the venue.

The incident occurred during storms that swept through the area, creating dangerous conditions for spectators and participants at the baseball game. Emergency responders attended to the injured individuals, though the extent of their injuries was not immediately disclosed.

The severe weather event at WVU was part of a broader pattern of dangerous storms affecting multiple states across the region. Weather systems have been moving through areas including Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana, bringing hazardous conditions to communities in their path.

Saturday's incident highlights the potential dangers of outdoor events during severe weather, as high winds can quickly transform temporary structures like tents into projectiles. Weather forecasters continue to monitor storm systems as they move through affected regions.

Authorities have not released additional details about the specific conditions of those injured or whether the baseball game was suspended due to the weather emergency.