A powerful storm system that tore across the United States in recent days is winding down Monday, but in its wake are devastated communities across states hit with violent tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms spun off by the massive system.

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.

Meanwhile, the severe weather threat will linger through Sunday from Florida northward into the upper Ohio River Valley, forecasters warned.

Violent tornadoes ripped through parts of the U.S., wiping out schools and toppling semitractor-trailers in several states.

Severe weather hit Arkansas Friday night causing damage across the state. THV11 viewers sent in their photos of the damage.

Severe storms in Arkansas have caused at least three people to die and injured 32 others across eight counties.

Video posted to social media shows Cave City, Arkansas damaged after a tornado ripped through the area.March 16, 2025