A monster storm system carrying a high risk tornado threat is barreling through the Southeast after unleashing deadly tornadoes, fierce winds and devastating damage across the Plains and Midwest.

Western Alabama will be hit hardest by the severe storms, with a risk of tornados, expected to begin on Friday night.

Severe storms and tornadoes are tearing through the South after deadly outbreak in the Midwest on Friday. Follow for live ...

A severe weather system spawned intense, long-duration tornadoes that struck parts of Arkansas, Mississippi and Missouri, leaving some communities in tatters.