A powerful, wide-reaching spring storm is threatening parts of the central and eastern US, with a life-threatening outbreak of long-lived and strong tornadoes possible in some areas. Follow here for live updates.

Several states in the central U.S. were hit hard overnight by a deadly storm that reportedly caused flash flooding and even destructive tornadoes.

A destructive weather event will continue for millions of people across the Mid-South on Thursday, with the marathon storm persisting until Sunday.

It's one of the nation's most infamous tornado outbreaks, but it also spurred sorely needed improvements in both severe weather forecasting and safety.

Sara Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency Wednesday and posted on X that she has received reports of tornado and storm damage. Videos shared on social media shared on social media shows a massive tornado tearing across the land.

At least six people were killed in western Tennessee, Missouri and Indiana in the first wave on Wednesday and early Thursday that spun off powerful tornadoes.