According to the French news agency, at least 14 people have died as a result of violent storms hitting several U.S. states.

The large-scale storm is causing deadly incidents, damage to buildings, and over 100 fires across various central states, prompting evacuation orders in some areas. Missouri and Arkansas have experienced over ten tornadoes, with warnings of further threats extending to the Mississippi Valley overnight and to the Deep South.

The U.S. is facing a range of natural disasters, with warnings threatening tens of millions with devastating storms, powerful tornadoes, and thunderstorms. This coincides with fire warnings in North and South Carolina, prompting South Carolina authorities to declare a state of emergency.