A monster storm across the U.S. sparks threat of tornadoes and fire, killing at least 6

The threat of violent tornadoes proved deadly as well as destructive as whipping winds moved east into the Mississippi Valley and Deep South, with at least six killed and scores of homes decimated.

A monster storm across the U.S. sparks threat of tornadoes and fire, killing at least 6
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.

The threat of violent tornadoes proved deadly as well as destructive as whipping winds moved east into the Mississippi Valley and Deep South, with at least six killed and scores of homes decimated.

(Image credit: Robert Cohen)