Tornadoes struck parts of the South and Midwest, knocking down power lines and trees, ripping roofs off of homes and shooting debris thousands of feet into the air, prompting at least one tornado emergency in Arkansas,

A powerful, wide-reaching spring storm is threatening parts of the central and eastern US, with a life-threatening outbreak of long-lived and strong tornadoes possible in some areas. Follow here for live updates.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A rare and dangerous High Risk (5/5) for severe weather has been issued for parts of the Mid-South. This is the highest risk level issued by the

On the heels of our severe weather late Sunday night, FOX 17 News continues a Code Red Weather Alert for potentially strong to severe thunderstorms Wednesday.

A life-threatening outbreak of long-lived and strong tornadoes is expected today in parts of the central and eastern US from a powerful, wide-reaching spring storm.

The National Weather Service has Clarksville under two weather warnings and is expecting high winds and high rain Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

WATCH: Severe thunderstorm warnings and tornado warnings pepper the Mid-South ahead of main line of extreme weather