Missouri authorities reported at least 10 storm-related deaths Saturday morning, after tornadoes ripped through the lower half of the state. The tornado outbreak is expected to continue throughout Saturday afternoon and evening,

At least 10 people have died in Missouri after tornadoes ripped through across the central and southern part of the US, authorities said. The state's governor has warned of more severe weather, including tornadoes on Saturday. The state emergency management service has confirmed widespread damage across the region.

A quickly-spreading wildfire, fueled by powerful winds, has forced the urgent evacuation of the entire town of Velma, in Stephens County Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is closing parts of OK-7 to keep people out of danger as flames tear through dry grass.