Deadly tornadoes tear through six states

Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri, Mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky directly affected

TORNADO ALLEY (KYMA, KECY/CNN) - Forecasters report over 30 twisters being detected in the eastern part of the country. They say more severe weather is possible this weekend.

According to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, at least 50 people are dead after a rash of tornadoes tore through six U.S. states.

He declared a state of emergency on Friday, ordering the National Guard and Division of Forestry to search for survivors in multiple counties and remove debris, respectfully. 

Gov. Beshear also requested an emergency declaration from the White House, telling reporters he was told the government is sending resources their way.

President Joe Biden shared some words of support Saturday afternoon in response to the devastation:

This is likely to be one of the largest tornado outbreaks in our history.

It's a tragedy. It's a tragedy.

And we still don't know how many lives are lost and the full extent of the damage.

I want to emphasize what I told all the governors, the federal government will do everything, everything it can possibly do to help.

The President approved a federal emergency declaration for Kentucky, the White House also announced Saturday.

As crews work to rescue people trapped in the damage, forecasters say the line of storms is tracking from Ohio to Texas; and the threat of isolated tornadoes still exists.

Per reports, at least 250,000 people are out of power from the tornadoes.