A 'dynamic' weather system has sparked a 'historic' tornado outbreak across the US with 70 twisters predicted to make landfall by the end of the weekend and has already left two people dead

The violent storm has left "multiple" people dead after tornadoes touched down in Missouri and an extreme fire risk warning was issued to Southwestern states

At least 12 fatalities have been reported in Missouri, according to the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency. The deaths come as a massive storm system moving across the country unleashed winds that damaged buildings, whipped up deadly dust storms and fanned more than 100 wildfires.

Tornadoes pose a severe risk to life and property, with their powerful winds capable of destroying homes, overturning vehicles, and uprooting trees. The most dangerous tornadoes can be long-tracked and violent,