The threat of tornadoes is moving east into the Mississippi Valley and Deep South a day after a massive storm system moving across the country unleashed winds that damaged buildings, whipped up dust storms that caused deadly crashes and fanned more than 100 wildfires in several central states.

A powerful storm system roared across the Midwest and South Friday night, unleashing a series of tornadoes that carved paths of destruction and left at least three dead in Missouri.

The National Weather Service warned of extreme weather across a vast swath of the country that is home to more than 100 million people.

A strong storm driving gusty winds and dry air across a parched landscape was fueling dangerous fire conditions across a wide swath of the country, from eastern New Mexico and Colorado to parts of the Midwest. Forecasters warned that more outbreaks appeared likely going into the weekend.

The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center warned of "near historic" fire conditions in the Plains.

The NWS has issued red flag and high wind warnings for portions of Oklahoma on Friday. Residents should stay aware and take precautions.