A severe weather outbreak is currently impacting the Midwest and South, with tornadoes, high winds, and flooding reported across several states including Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, and Arkansas.

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a rare 'high risk' forecast, indicating a potentially devastating storm setup with a high likelihood of long-track tornadoes.

In response to the severe weather threat, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency, urging residents to remain vigilant and prepared.

Evansville, Indiana is under a tornado warning as a storm system moves northeast towards the city, prompting officials to advise residents to seek shelter.

The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado in Owasso, Oklahoma, with winds estimated at 100-110 mph causing damage to homes and power lines.

Emergency personnel are actively responding to tornado damage and injuries in Arkansas, where Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has warned that storms are ongoing.

Lake City, Arkansas has experienced extensive damage from a tornado, resulting in closed highways and reported injuries, located about 55 miles northeast of Memphis, Tennessee.

Severe weather warnings are in effect across multiple states, including tornado watches and flash flood warnings, as meteorologists highlight the potential for damaging conditions.

Heavy rainfall is expected to lead to life-threatening flooding in cities such as Memphis, Little Rock, and Louisville, with total rainfall estimates reaching between 10 to 15 inches in some areas.

Since early morning, over 100 reports of severe weather have emerged, affecting states from Oklahoma to Pennsylvania, with multiple tornado sightings confirmed.