More than 20 twisters reportedly struck the states of Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois and Mississippi. Forecasters warn the worst could be yet to come, with the extreme weather set to peak on Saturday night.

Violent tornadoes and high winds decimated homes, wiped out schools and toppled semitractor-trailers as a monster storm that also produced dust storms and icy conditions killed at least 33 people across the central and southern U.

Violent tornadoes ripped through parts of the US, wiping out schools and toppling semitractor-trailers in several states, as more severe weather was expected late Saturday.

The most fatalities were in Missouri. Forecasters warned that tornadoes, hail and violent winds continue to threaten states in the Deep South, from Louisiana to Georgia.

An "outbreak" of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms is expected through Saturday night in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and other southern states.

At least 19 people have died as an outbreak of tornadoes ravished through the South and Midwest early Saturday morning, leaving a path of destruction in their wake.

At least 19 people have died after storms hit Missouri, Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma. Release date: 15 March 2025. 4 hours left to watch. 3 minutes

Multiple deadly tornadoes tore through the Midwest on Friday, killing at least 16 people. Why It Matters. The month of March traditionally marks the beginning of tornado season in