Tornado

Hundreds of thousands of Americans were without power due to the weather

The death toll includes at least eight fatalities in Arkansas, seven in Texas, four in Kentucky and two in Oklahoma

The twisters sheared roofs and walls from many buildings, flipped over vehicles and downed trees and power lines

Tear down trees and electricity poles as it rips through a northeastern Chinese city

Rescuers search door-to-door for survivors

Trump urged residents of Alabama and other areas affected by the storms to be 'careful and safe'

The storm which hit Havana has been confirmed as a F4 storm, with F5 the strongest

Meteorologists reported gusts whipped up to around 190 kilometers per hour

The tornado, with wind speeds of 70 km per hour, carved a path of destruction in the Sidoarjo area

So far 98 people have been confirmed dead in the storm and 846 hospitalised with injuries

At least 17 people have been killed in storm-related incidents 10 in Mississippi, six in Tennessee and one in Arkansas

Officials say extensive damage has been reported to vehicles, homes, and apartments in Garland, Texas