Dramatic images show power of severe storms in South after tornadoes reported

Video and photos tell the story of storm damage in Arkansas and Louisiana as the start of a multiday severe weather outbreak continues into Tuesday and Wednesday.

The South was slammed after a dangerous and multiday severe weather outbreak began its trek Monday across Louisiana and Arkansas, and there's more nasty weather on tap for the region Tuesday.

TORNADO WATCH ISSUED FOR PARTS OF 5 SOUTHERN STATES AS MULTIDAY SEVERE WEATHER OUTBREAK CONTINUES TUESDAY

Several tornadoes were reported, and dramatic images show how damaging the storms were.

An apparent tornado twisted its way through Jessieville High School near Hot Springs, Arkansas, about 2:45 p.m. Monday, according to the Garland County Sheriff's Office.

Bleachers were tossed about, and stadium light poles were snapped in half as the apparent twister rolled across the football field, eventually damaging nearby classrooms and adjacent homes.

The sheriff's office said school was in session at the time, though all students were accounted for and there were no reports of injuries. 

"A home located at 8000 Highway 7N experienced severe damage along with a few other homes in the area," the sheriff's office said.  "The area has been evacuated and all residence have been accounted for and reports of no injury have been made."

Footage captured by Jaden Pappenheim showed a dark funnel cloud forming east of Jonesboro, Louisiana, in Jackson Parish.

On Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service told residents in Louisville, Kentucky, to avoid driving through flooded and closed roads and stay tuned for the latest weather alerts as the severe and flood risks continue into the evening.

Kurtis Ryan Coady posted video on Tuesday showing debris, including a hay bale and trash can, rushing through floodwater after heavy rains in Fisherville.

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