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.

At least 17 people have been killed in a tornado outbreak in the Midwest and the South, according to multiple organizations, such as the National Weather Service (NWS), and outlets, including CNN.