A powerful tornado ripped through Nashville in the US state of Tennessee early Tuesday, killing two people and causing widespread damage.
According to the police department, it left around 40 buildings around Nashville destroyed and several people injured.
Many residents took to Twitter to report widespread power outages.
Emergencies shelters have been opened at several locations and schools closed in most parts.
There were no longer tornado warnings in middle Tennessee, but weather bureau warned storms "could quickly become severe".
Nepal to rebuild early-warning system on China border after deadly flood, sources say
Kuwait air defences deal with Iranian missile, drone attacks
Two Palestinian teens killed in West Bank raid by Israeli settlers, army
Latest Indonesian free meal poisoning outbreaks affect 800, lawmaker says
Chinese students marooned in floods unleashed by Typhoon Saudel's rains
US and Iran exchange attacks as lull in war appears over
Malta court clears businessman over murder of investigative journalist
Kuwait confirms no injuries after Iranian drone hits residential complex
