Terrifying tornadoes and severe storms have wreaked havoc across Mississipi, leaving millions stranded and homes in ruins.

At least 40 people have died as tornadoes and extreme weather ravaged the US Midwest and South, with Arkansas, Missouri, Texas, and Kansas hit hardest

Dust storms, wildfires, and widespread flooding added to the devastation, leaving over 320,000 without power.

MSEMA captured this heartbreaking drone footage of the destruction of the storm in Walthall County, Mississippi.

Airlines and airports scrambled to manage delays, while ground transportation also faced chaos due to dangerous road conditions.