A powerful storm system that released devastating tornados, sandstorms and wildfires over the weekend, killing at least 39 people.

The weakened but still unpredictable weather system caused widespread damage Monday, displaced hundreds of people from homes and broken communities, and entered the southeastern and Mid-Atlantic region on Monday.

While the system seems to have calmed down, it still brings thunderstorms, hail, harmful winds, and ongoing tornado risks. Forecasters issued warnings about dangerous winds extending from Florida to New Jersey, while heavy rains threatened the entire New York and New England region.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado observation earlier Monday for parts of North Carolina and Virginia, warning residents that the wind gusts could reach 70mph (113km/h) while the hail was the size of a ping-pong ball.

“High Risk” Weather and Amazing Loss

The Storm Front, which began Friday, was declared a rare “high risk” activity by meteorologists. This extreme weather is not uncommon in March, but the system causes great damage in a wide range of areas.

In Tylertown, Mississippi, the tornado broke towering trees and destroyed houses, leaving the entire community in ruins. Governor Tate Reeves confirmed that six people were killed and more than 200 residents were displaced.

Wind-directed wildfires ripped apart parts of Texas and Oklahoma. Authorities reported that in Oklahoma alone, 130 fires were recorded that destroyed or destroyed nearly 400 homes. Gov. Kevin Stitt said the two were killed in the state due to the fire and extreme weather.

Destruction continued in Texas, and wildfires forced evacuation. Three people were reportedly killed due to a vehicle crash related to a dust storm.

In Kansas, the lack of visibility has caused a pile of multiple vehicles. In the collision involving at least 50 cars, eight people were killed.

Community fights tornado consequences

In central Alabama, the tornado killed three, including an 82-year-old woman, who were all over the state at the time. In Troy, a local entertainment center that acts as a shelter was damaged overnight, forcing residents to seek alternative accommodation.

In Arkansas, which has also been hit hard, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed the deaths of three people, prompting the National Guard to deploy rescue and recovery efforts.

President Donald Trump said the White House is monitoring the storm and will assist state and local officials in recovery.

Residents in affected states remain on high alert as the storm system continues to move northeast. Emergency services and volunteers work tirelessly to assess damage and assist the community after one of the worst weather events of the year.