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

A dangerous tornado outbreak which started on Friday evening continued into the first half of the weekend with nearly 2 dozen deaths across the nation's heartland and South.

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

The severe storm threat begins Saturday. Central and northern MS face heightened risk, and forecasters are warning of danger across the state.

A monster storm system carrying a high risk tornado threat is barreling through the Southeast after unleashing deadly tornadoes, fierce winds and devastating damage across the Plains and Midwest.

At least three people were confirmed dead in Alabama after a wave of severe storms spawned tornadoes across the state throughout Saturday evening, causing power outages, downed trees and destroyed structures.