In London, Ky., the scope of the destruction from a tornado that killed 19 in the state was coming into view as residents tried to process the disaster.

At least 18 people have died in Kentucky following severe weather that swept through Missouri and Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear said the fatalities were caused by a single tornado, initially estimated to be an EF3.

At least 28 people are dead after severe storms ripped through the central U.S., with Missouri and Kentucky hardest hit. Dozens more were injured in the widespread, catastrophic destruction. Don't get too caught up in your pre-flight checklist and forget to do this.

"A severe, significant tornado" caused devastating destruction in Laurel and Pulaski counties in southeastern Kentucky.

A series of severe storms moved through the Midwest Friday night killing over two dozen people, including a firefighter from Laurel County Kentucky.

A powerful nighttime tornado tore through Laurel County, Kentucky , leaving behind widespread destruction with homes leveled and vehicles The twister was believed to be at least an EF3 with winds over 136 mph.

At least 27 people have been killed by storms systems that swept across part of the U.S. Midwest and South, with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announcing Saturday that 18 of the deaths came in his state and 10 others were hospitalized in critical condition.

Kentucky authorities said there were also severe injuries when a twister tore across Laurel County late Friday.