1 / 9Violent tornadoes struck parts of the US, destroying schools and overturning semitractor-trailers in several states. At least 32 people have died, with more severe weather expected late Saturday, March 15. (Image: Reuters)
2 / 9The death toll increased after eight people died in a highway pileup caused by a dust storm in Kansas on Friday, involving at least 50 vehicles. (Image: Reuters)
3 / 9Mississippi reported six deaths, three missing persons, and 29 injuries. Missouri saw the highest fatalities, with 12 deaths, including a man whose home was destroyed. Arkansas officials confirmed three deaths and 29 injuries across eight counties. (Image: Reuters)
4 / 9In Texas, three people died in car crashes during a dust storm in the Amarillo area. The storm system also fueled over 100 wildfires. (Image: Reuters)
5 / 9More than 100 million people were in the storm’s path, with winds up to 80 mph (130 kph) forecasted from the Canadian border to Texas. The National Weather Service issued blizzard warnings for parts of Minnesota and South Dakota, predicting up to 12 inches (30 cm) of snow. (Image: Reuters)
6 / 9Oklahoma ordered evacuations as more than 130 fires were reported, damaging or destroying nearly 300 homes. Gov. Kevin Stitt said 266 square miles (689 square kilometers) had burned. (Image: Reuters)
7 / 9The Storm Prediction Center warned of fast-moving storms capable of producing tornadoes, baseball-sized hail, and winds up to 100 mph (160 kph). The highest risk areas included Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle. (Image: Reuters)
8 / 9Wildfires spread rapidly across Texas, Kansas, Missouri, and New Mexico. A fire in Roberts County, Texas, grew from 2 to 85 square kilometers before being contained Friday evening. Another fire 90 kilometers south burned 10 square kilometers before containment. (Image: Reuters)
9 / 9Strong winds toppled tractor-trailers and caused power outages for over 200,000 homes and businesses in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Experts noted that extreme weather in March is not unusual. (Image: Reuters)
