A series of powerful tornados swept across the central United States, resulting in the deaths of eight people and injuring at least a dozen others. The storms caused widespread destruction and power outages as they continued into Saturday.

• Eight people have been confirmed dead, with four fatalities in Oklahoma and four in Michigan.
• Key figures include Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan and Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma.
• Tens of thousands were left without power, and emergency services are conducting damage assessments in affected areas like Union City and Beggs.