A powerful storm system that has been sweeping across the central and eastern U.S. has produced violent tornadoes, a dust storm, raging wildfires and even blizzard conditions, tragically leaving at least 36 people dead in its path.

Meanwhile, the severe weather threat will linger through Sunday from Florida northward into the upper Ohio River Valley, forecasters warned.

A violent storm has killed at least 33 people across several states. The massive weather system brought tornadoes, dust storms and blizzard warnings to millions of people.