A devastating series of tornadoes and severe storms resulted in at least 27 deaths across several Midwestern states, with Kentucky experiencing the highest toll at 18 fatalities. Significant damage occurred in Missouri, including an EF3 tornado in Clayton that caused extensive damage to over 5,000 buildings. Multiple states declared states of emergency, and emergency crews continue search and rescue efforts. The severe weather threat persists, with forecasts predicting continued storms across the central and southern plains.
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A powerful storm system, spawning multiple large tornadoes, caused widespread devastation across the central US, resulting in at least 21 fatalities in Missouri and Kentucky. The storms, which impacted Missouri, Kentucky, Illinois, and Indiana, damaged countless homes, downed power lines, and left over 700,000 homes and businesses without power. The hardest-hit areas included southeastern Kentucky and the St. Louis area, where significant casualties and structural damage were reported. Further severe weather threats are anticipated across the Southwest and Great Plains in the coming days.
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A severe storm system caused widespread devastation across several US states, resulting in at least 26 deaths and numerous injuries. The storm produced violent tornadoes, high winds causing massive vehicle pileups (including one involving over 55 vehicles in Kansas), and widespread wildfires fueled by dry conditions. Missouri suffered the highest death toll, while Mississippi declared a state of emergency with significant damage and missing persons. Forecasters warned of a continued high risk of tornadoes and severe weather across the South, urging residents to seek shelter.
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