Tornadoes kill two in Texas

A devastating outbreak of severe weather has left a trail of destruction across the U.S. heartland, with at least two fatalities confirmed in northern Texas.

Powerful tornadoes touched down over the weekend, leveling homes and businesses in several communities including Runaway Bay and Valley View.

Forecasters have warned that the threat remains high, with over 60 million people in the Midwest and Mississippi Valley currently under storm alerts.

Emergency crews are continuing search and rescue operations as they navigate blocked roads and downed power lines in the most severely affected areas.