Tornadoes wreak havoc across US Midwest and South, leaving death and destruction in their wake.

Storms and tornadoes have killed at least 26 people in eight US states, including Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The storms destroyed homes and businesses, splintered trees, and laid waste to neighborhoods across a broad swath of the country. Recovery efforts are already underway, with workers using chainsaws and bulldozers to clear the area and utility crews restoring power. The same weather conditions from Friday night are expected to return on Tuesday, and officials have warned residents to take precautions.