A powerful storm system has unleashed a wave of tornadoes across the South and Midwest, including a monstrous tornado that ripped through Arkansas, causing significant damage to homes and infrastructure. Towns and schools are reporting destruction as multiple tornadoes and heavy rains threaten the region. Thousands are without power after storms walloped areas in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and Tennessee, where a supercell prompted tornado warnings near Memphis. As meteorologists track funnel clouds and issue urgent warnings, communities brace for continued severe weather, including the potential for deadly floods. Visuals from the outbreak highlight the extreme conditions, with damaging hail and violent tornadoes making headlines across multiple states.