Two days after deadly tornadoes tore through southern Kentucky, devastated communities are beginning the painful process of picking up the pieces.

The EF-3 tornado touched down in Somerset, Pulaski County, before wreaking havoc across the region, including London.

Nearly 24 hours later, some people are still unaccounted for and others are fighting for their lives after horrific storms tore through southern Kentucky overnight.

Due to staffing shortages, the National Weather Service in Jackson no longer has overnight staff. But NWS and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear say the office was staffed Friday night and early Saturday.

More than two dozen people were killed and dozens more injured as powerful tornadoes and severe storms ripped across Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia and even parts of the Washington, D.

Matthew 25 Ministries and The Hayden and Crue Project are collecting funds and essential items for tornado victims in Kentucky.

Severe storms killed at least 18 people in Kentucky with 10 more hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said. Gov.