Tornadoes are sweeping across areas of the South and Midwest of the United States, leaving a trail of destruction and tens of thousands of homes without power. Flash flooding is expected to follow the violent storms as the National Weather Service warns of a threat to life.

The FOX 8 I-Team has found the city of Brook Park just put in a new tornado warning system, and it could help save lives by saving seconds.

A wide-reaching storm spawned several intense and violent tornadoes Wednesday and threatens near-nonstop rainfall Thursday that could trigger once-in-a-lifetime flooding. Follow here for live updates.

Severe storms moved through northeast Oklahoma on Wednesday morning, bringing heavy rain, hail, and tornadoes.

A dangerous tornado outbreak is ripping through the South and Midwest, destroying homes, streets and power lines. We're tracking the latest reports of possible EF3+ tornadoes, massive hail and life-threatening flash flooding.

At least 1 dead, 10 hurt as 'dangerous' system hits much of U.S., spins up tornadoes and flood risk

On Wednesday morning, a radar-confirmed tornado touched down near Whirlpool at 76th Street North and Highway 75. It continued northeast toward 86th and Memorial and eventually crossed over Highway 169 before moving into Highway 20. The tornado warnings have ended but severe thunderstorms are still moving through the area.

Tornadoes were reported from Arkansas to Illinois on Wednesday and early Thursday, according to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center. Across multiple states, the devastation was immense. The storms and tornadoes flattened homes, tore off roofs, collapsed a warehouse, decimated a church and overturned trailers.

On Your Side Meteorologist Jim Castillo will be monitoring the text line and answering your questions. Text us at 314-444-5355.