At least three people have been killed as tornadoes sweep across Missouri in the US Midwest, local officials say.
The fatalities were confirmed in Golden City, 170 miles (270km) southwest of state capital Jefferson City.
A tornado struck the state capital itself, bringing heavy rain, hail, wind and lightning.
Extensive damage has been reported around the state, and officials say several people were injured in Carl Junction near the border with Kansas.
Storms have also hit neighbouring Oklahoma and Texas.
Emergency sirens were activated in Jefferson City – home to around 43,000 people – and the storm was spotted 20 minutes later.
Images on social media show buildings ripped apart, power lines downed and trees uprooted. Thousands are believed to be without electricity.
BREAKING: We’re getting our first look at damage in #JeffersonCity. This Best Western off Highway 54 has downed power lines, tree branches and on overturned truck in its parking lot. @KOMUnews pic.twitter.com/EWXPi6rXwz
— Spencer Humphrey (@SHumphreyTV) May 23, 2019
