"Devastating Tornado Hits Little Rock Amidst Widespread Storms Across 15 States"

A tornado hit Little Rock, Arkansas, causing heavy damage and injuries, with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center operating at a mass casualty level. Dangerous storms are spreading across 15 states, with meteorologists warning of hail, damaging wind gusts, and strong tornadoes that could move for long distances over the ground. More than 85 million people are under weather advisories, with tornado watches issued for most of Missouri, Arkansas, and Iowa, western Illinois, and parts of Wisconsin, Texas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Mississippi. People in affected areas are advised to stock emergency supplies, prepare for power outages, and avoid getting stranded in places vulnerable to falling trees or severe hail.