More than two dozen people were killed and dozens more injured as powerful tornadoes and severe storms ripped across Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia and even parts of the Washington, D.C. metro area.

Mid-May is living up to its reputation for severe weather as an active weather pattern brings the threat of strong tornadoes, damaging hail and intense, destructive wind gusts over multiple days.

Track the severe thunderstorm outbreak here using our maps.

A frightening tornado tore through southeastern Missouri, killing two people and leaving behind a haunting scene of shattered homes, crushed cars, uprooted trees and stunned residents.

Tucked into the remote corners of Western Australia, you’ll find a stunning splash of pink in the natural landscape. Australia’s pink lakes, which include Lake Hillier, Lake Gregory, and Hutt’s Lagoon, are all-natural wonders, thanks to the unique result of extremely salty water and a rare bacteria that thrive in these extreme conditions. For the best view, book a flight over the lakes during the dry season, when the colors are at their brightest.