At least 11 people have died in connection to the intense line of storms that hit Missouri Friday night. In addition to the fatalities, the storms destroyed homes and businesses around the state. The National Weather Service says two damage survey teams are enroute to Missouri to

Officials confirmed Saturday at least 13 people are dead after multiple storms tore through Missouri and Arkansas.

An "outbreak" of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms is expected through Saturday night in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and other southern states.

The meteorological agency said: "If you live in these areas, get to the sturdiest structure you have access to and remain in place until the storms pass." Mike Kehoe, governor of Missouri - where the 11 deaths were reported across four south-easterly counties - said the state had been "devastated by severe storms and tornadoes,

Twelve fatalities were reported in Missouri – the most of any state struck by the storm – from scattered twisters, thunderstorms and large hail that ravaged dozens of communities. “Homes and businesses have been destroyed, entire communities are without power and the road to recovery will not be easy,” Gov. Mike Kehoe said in a statement.