Millions of Americans across the country are on alert for a severe weather outbreak as violent, long-track tornadoes with damaging winds of up to 80 mph and large hail are expected across the Midwest and South with the cross-country storm moving east.

At least 30 people died as violent weather swept the country on Friday and Saturday, and the threat isn't over.

At least 34 people are dead after severe weather hit parts of Missouri, Kansas, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Mississippi overnight, officials said.