Violent tornadoes ripped through parts of the U.S., wiping out schools and toppling semitractor-trailers in several states.

A dynamic storm that prompted foreboding predictions of dangerous weekend weather spawned tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires that killed at least 39 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses.

Powerful tornadoes tore through parts of the US, destroying schools and overturning semitractor-trailers as part of a massive storm that has claimed at least 40 lives across six states.

Another strong storm system will move through Illinois Wednesday bringing gusty winds, scattered thunderstorms (some severe), and even another round of snow to the area. Key Takeaways The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of Central Illinois within a Slight Risk for severe storms.

A wind advisory continues through Wednesday for gusts of up to 50mph as a strong cold front heads toward the Tri-State. Skies will stay mostly clear overnight with lows in the middle 50s. Southwesterly winds will kick up on Wednesday at 30-40 mph with some higher gusts.

The deadly storm system arrived on the East Coast on Sunday after thunderstorms and tornadoes swept through the South and Midwest.

Throughout the South and Midwest, residents and work crews were beginning to clean up Monday and survey the destruction after severe weather across seven states kicked up a devastating combination of wildfires,