A series of powerful tornadoes and dust storms have resulted in 33 deaths across central and southern parts of the United States since the weekend.

Authorities indicate that many more have sustained injuries due to these severe weather incidents.

The dangerous weather system began affecting southern states on Friday and has been progressing northward towards the Great Lakes region near the Canadian border, causing widespread destruction along its route.

Missouri has been hit hardest, with officials confirming 12 fatalities linked to the weather.

The governor had already declared a state of emergency ahead of the storms' onset, but considerable damage still occurred.

Currently, approximately 250,000 homes in Missouri are without electricity.

In Kansas, eight people died in a massive 50-vehicle collision on a highway during a severe dust storm linked to the tornadoes.

Authorities attribute this significant accident in Sherman County to the poor visibility created by the storm.

Mississippi officials have reported six deaths, with three people still unaccounted for and at least 29 others injured.

In Arkansas, three fatalities have been reported, and 20 individuals were injured; evaluations of the damage are still in progress.

Texas officials have confirmed four deaths resulting from traffic incidents related to diminished visibility caused by dust storms and fires.

Oklahoma has seen more than 130 wildfires intensified by the extreme weather, damaging nearly 300 homes and consuming about 690 square kilometers.

Eyewitnesses have recounted distressing experiences of the storms’ devastation.

In Missouri, a resident involved in rescue operations found five bodies outside a relative’s obliterated home.

He described the scene as profoundly disturbing, pointing out that the bedroom was the only part that remained intact.

In Mississippi, a couple observed a large tornado near a local trailer park and reported devastating destruction, with cabins, trailers, and campsites overturned and ruined.

The National Weather Service has issued alerts for possible further severe tornadoes, especially in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida.

Wind speeds may reach as high as 120 kilometers per hour.

The extreme weather system is anticipated to impact regions from the Canadian border to Texas, bringing blizzards to northern areas and fire risks to the hot, dry southern regions.

Experts highlight that such extreme weather phenomena are not uncommon for March in the United States, as seasonal changes often lead to unstable conditions.

Several governors, including those from Mississippi, Arkansas, and Georgia, have declared states of emergency to mobilize resources and support affected communities as they begin the cleanup and recovery process.