Evening and overnight storms brought heavy winds and rain to Benton County, Mo. near Racket, Warsaw, and Lincoln on May 19.

Storm damage experts have long warned against the misguided practice of parking under overpasses during severe storms or tornadoes. Not only is it dangerous to the countless other people stuck behind parked drivers, but the practice is also extremely dangerous for people under the overpass.

Missouri Governor Kehoe has requested federal aid from President Trump following severe storms, seeking a major disaster declaration for six counties.

At least seven people are dead in Missouri after strong supercell storms that spurred tornado warnings slammed into St. Louis on Friday. Two others died in Virginia.

Millions of people in the Midwest and Great Plains are in the path of numerous severe thunderstorms expected on Monday. Kansas City is expecting winds up to 50 MPH and half-dollar-sized hail that could damage roofs or cars.

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.

Storms early Tuesday morning, May 20 caused damage at Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center.

The emergency management director in one of the state's hardest-hit counties said debris removal operations have ground to a halt and people who lost their homes aren't getting the help they need.