Afghanistan, April 6 -- Severe overnight storms with tornadoes and heavy rain hit central and eastern U.S., killing seven and causing widespread damage.

Severe overnight storms featuring tornadoes, torrential rainfall, and damaging winds have disrupted life for millions across large swaths of the Central and Eastern United States. These storms, which local officials have called "dangerous," began late last week and are expected to continue, prompting widespread weather alerts.

Stretching from Arkansas in the south to Ohio in the northeast, the storms have caused extensive damage. According to local authorities, seven people have been confirmed dead in Tennessee, Indiana, and Missouri. Officials warn that the death toll may rise as damage ...