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

A dynamic storm that prompted foreboding predictions of dangerous weekend weather spawned tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires that killed at least 39 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses.

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 series of storms that kicked up wildfires, tornadoes and dust while barreling across seven states over the weekend have left at least 39 people dead and dozens injured.

A storm entering on the West Coast will transition into the Rockies and Plains this week, sparking numerous threats ranging from snow-induced travel delays, wildfire threats, damaging winds and severe t-storms. "This discovery is both surprising and exciting."