Tens of thousands of people across the Midwest and Plains are without power after tornadoes leveled homes and buildings Tuesday night. Here’s the latest.

A massive tornado tore through eastern Illinois on Tuesday evening, churning through Kankakee County. The storm system brought heavy rain, strong winds and DVD-sized hail, prompting multiple watches and warnings to the area.

Following Tuesday's destructive tornadoes, more severe thunderstorms will erupt from Texas to the mid-Atlantic states. Get the latest on the severe outbreak's impacts and forecast here.

A massive tornado tore through eastern Illinois on Tuesday evening, churning through Kankakee County. The storm system brought heavy rain, strong winds and DVD-sized hail, prompting multiple watches and warnings to the area.

This tornado was spotted in Taylor County, Texas, on Tuesday afternoon. Wind gusts up to 60 mph were associated with this twister, with up to baseball-sized hail.