At least 27 people have been killed after a series of powerful tornadoes tore through multiple states on Friday, according to the Associated Press. In Kentucky, at least 18 people were killed by severe weather.

An apparent powerful tornado tore through southeastern Kentucky late Friday night, leaving a trail of destruction and killing several people.Across the state, there are at least 14 people dead, according to Gov.

Powerful storms and tornadoes tore through Midwestern and Southern states overnight Friday, leaving carnage and flattened buildings in their wake.