A deadly severe outbreak spawned at least one tornado in 13 states from March 14-16. Hardest hit were Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi and Missouri.

A deadly tornado outbreak ripped through Missouri, Arkansas and Mississippi overnight Friday, leaving destruction, power outages and tragic loss in its wake.

A tornado outbreak swept across 13 states Friday and Saturday, with dozens of tornadoes responsible for 24 deaths and the destruction of countless homes and businesses across 12 states. It was the deadliest tornado outbreak since March 31 - April 1,

Millions of Americans across the country are on alert for a severe weather outbreak as violent, long-track tornadoes with damaging winds of up to 80 mph and large hail are expected across the Midwest and South with the cross-country storm moving east.

The dynamic storm from Friday through Sunday had earned an unusual “high risk” designation from weather forecasters.

A powerful storm system sweeping through the central and southern United States has resulted in the deaths of at least 33 people.