A nursing home in Monette, a city in the southern US state of Arkansas has been hit by a tornado, with reports of residents trapped inside.
Local media KAIT 8 reported the nursing home, Monette Manor, took a direct hit by a large tornado while 20 people were inside, citing officials.
Photos posted to Twitter show emergency service vehicles surrounding what appears to be the badly damaged nursing home.
A series of tornado warnings were issued for the area because of a strong storm system, according to local media. (ABC)