The death toll from tornadoes across several states in the central United States has risen to 33

The death toll from tornadoes and storms across the central United States has risen to 33, including in Missouri, with dozens more injured.

Missouri, Kansas, Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma were hit by tornadoes on Friday and Saturday (March 15 and 16). Numerous trees and power poles were downed, buildings were damaged, and parts of Michigan were severely affected by tornadoes, thunderstorms, and hail.

The Michigan State Highway Patrol confirmed late Saturday that the number of storm-related deaths had risen to 12 from the current three reported earlier, with six people killed and three others missing in southern Michigan.

Eight people were killed in a fiery crash involving more than 50 vehicles in Kansas due to poor air visibility caused by a severe dust storm.

Authorities in Texas reported four deaths. Three people were killed in Arkansas and 29 were injured by the storm.

Governor Sanders has declared a state of emergency and has spoken with President Trump. He said Trump sent his regards to the victims of the disaster in Arkansas and that the government would also offer to help meet any needs in the aftermath of the disaster.

As of Saturday evening, at least 200,000 homes and businesses in the central U.S. were without power, according to the tracking website poweroutage.us.

More tornadoes were expected Saturday in the central Gulf Coast states of Mississippi and Tennessee.