Thousands of power outages were reported Saturday as a deadly severe weather outbreak moved across the Midwest and South.

A dynamic storm that prompted foreboding predictions of dangerous weekend weather spawned tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires that killed at least 39 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses.

After deadly storms scourged the Heartland, volunteers are gathering from across the area to help with relief and recovery efforts.The American Red Cross currently has shelters set up in parts of Missouri:The Red Cross says if you or someone you know needs assistance,

Millions of Americans across the country are on alert for a severe weather outbreak as violent, long-track tornadoes with damaging winds of up to 80 mph and large hail are expected across the Midwest and South with the cross-country storm moving east.

Large and destructive tornadoes are carving paths of destruction across the South for the second day in a row.

President Trump pledges help to affected states, cites 36 deaths National Guard deployed to Arkansas Missouri has highest number of fatalities among six states Power outages affect more than 340,000 consumers Some states still under watch for wind and potential tornadoes March 16 (Reuters) - Portions of Pennsylvania,

At least 36 people have reportedly been killed due to storms since tornado warnings were issued on March 14 A violent and severe storm outbreak in the United States has now killed at least 36 people in the South and Midwest,