At least 12 fatalities have been reported in Missouri, according to the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency. The deaths come as a massive storm system moving across the country unleashed winds that damaged buildings, whipped up deadly dust storms and fanned more than 100 wildfires.

Tornadoes pose a severe risk to life and property, with their powerful winds capable of destroying homes, overturning vehicles, and uprooting trees. The most dangerous tornadoes can be long-tracked and violent,

A tornado outbreak in the Midwest and South killed several people in Missouri and Arkansas. At least 25 tornadoes were reported, with 11 fatalities in Missouri.

The fast-moving line of storms was capable of producing destructive winds over 70 miles per hour and potential tornadoes, and was expected to clear the Chicago area and Northwest

Tonight will be mostly cloudy and warm. Overnight lows will be in the mid to upper 50s, which is well above the average high for this time of year.