Millions of Americans across the country are on alert for a severe weather outbreak as violent, long-track tornadoes with damaging winds of up to 80 mph and large hail are expected across the Midwest and South with the cross-country storm moveing east.

A monster storm system carrying a high risk tornado threat is barreling through the Southeast after unleashing deadly tornadoes, fierce winds and devastating damage across the Plains and Midwest.

Severe storms and tornadoes are tearing through the South after deadly outbreak in the Midwest on Friday. Follow for live news updates.