Violent tornadoes ripped through parts of the U.S., wiping out schools and toppling semitractor-trailers in several states.

By Rich McKay ATLANTA (Reuters) -Tornadoes killed at least 33 people across several states in the U.S. Midwest and Southeast on Saturday night, CNN reported. Missouri reported 12 fatalities spanning five counties,

A powerful storm system that tore across the United States in recent days is winding down Monday, but in its wake are devastated communities across states hit with violent tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms spun off by the massive system.

The dynamic storm from Friday through Sunday had earned an unusual “high risk” designation from weather forecasters.

A powerful storm system sweeping through the central and southern United States has resulted in the deaths of at least 33 people.

The National Weather Service has confirmed at least four EF1 tornadoes touched down across Westmoreland and Indiana counties on Sunday as severe weather rolled through the area.