A dangerous tornado threat is unfolding today, as severe storms target major cities like Tulsa, Wichita, Kansas City, Omaha, Little Rock and Dallas, bringing the risk of damaging winds, large hail and strong tornadoes.

On Friday, drivers on I-170 near St. Louis were stuck in storms after others parked under an overpass—an unsafe move experts warn can cause backups and danger.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of the Kansas City metro ahead of a strong line of storms expected to impact the area Monday afternoon.

At least nine people were killed after a tornado hit southeastern Kentucky, while another seven died in Missouri.

Tornadoes struck the Midwest over the weekend, hitting cities and towns in Kansas and Missouri. And one snarl on I-70 left experts concerned about tornado safety.

Nixa, Ozark, Republic and Willard are among the area school districts dismissing early Monday amid a severe weather threat. SPS is not closing early.

A series of severe thunderstorms could hit parts of the U.S. this weekend, including south-central and southeastern regions of Missouri.

There is no doubt there, but tonight we are focused on saving lives and keeping people safe and allowing our community to grieve." The US National Weather Service said tornadoes also hit neighbouring Illinois,