A monster storm across the U.S. sparks threat of tornadoes and fire, killing at least 5

Whipping winds moved east into the Mississippi Valley and Deep South, with at least two people killed in Missouri. Three people died in car crashes during a dust storm in the Texas Panhandle.

A monster storm across the U.S. sparks threat of tornadoes and fire, killing at least 5
Mark Nelson, of Wis., waits with his tractor-trailer after it overturned during high winds and a possible tornado on Interstate 44 westbound at Villa Ridge, Mo., on Friday.

Whipping winds moved east into the Mississippi Valley and Deep South, with at least two people killed in Missouri. Three people died in car crashes during a dust storm in the Texas Panhandle.

(Image credit: Robert Cohen)