A violent, tornado-spawning storm system tore across the central US, leaving at least 25 people dead in Missouri and southeastern Kentucky as it cut a path of destruction through several states.

Powerful storms rolled through Central Florida this week, bringing ominous clouds overhead. Resident Crystal captured the swirling skies, and although no tornadoes formed, shifting winds from clashing sea breezes likely caused the storm’s brief rotation.

LONDON, Ky. — More severe storms were expected to roll across the central U.S. this week following the weather-related deaths of more than two dozen people and a devastating Kentucky tornado.

Severe thunderstorms threaten central US states with tornadoes, flooding and large hail through midweek. Multiple rounds of storms expected across dozen states.

Damaging winds and large hail are forecast for the Plains and the Midwest, and the remnants of Tropical Storm Alvin could bring excessive rainfall and flash flooding.

DALLAS (AP) — One person has died after severe weather tore through parts of the central U.S., including heavy rain in Dallas, a tornado that touched down in the Kansas City area and flash flooding in Kansas that forced firefighters to rescue dozens of people, including stranded motorists.

A few storms could become severe as a line of showers is anticipated to move in Wednesday evening across Central Florida. Showers will quickly develop off the east coast sea breeze late Wednesday morning into early afternoon. Showers will gradually develop throughout the afternoon, leading to scattered rain.

NOAA predicts another “above average” hurricane season with between 13 and 19 named storms. Central Florida residents should be ready for heavy rains that can destroy homes within hours, even if