Severe storms caused widespread devastation across the U.S., resulting in at least 17 deaths and significant property damage. Missouri was hardest hit, with at least 11 fatalities and numerous injuries from tornadoes that destroyed homes. Arkansas also reported three deaths and numerous injuries, prompting states of emergency declarations in both Arkansas and Georgia. The storms further ignited more than 130 wildfires in Oklahoma, resulting in widespread destruction, and caused power outages across several states.
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Oklahoma and Texas are bracing for severe weather including potential tornadoes, flash floods, hail, and strong winds. Overnight tornadoes and flooding have left at least 11 people injured and damaged several structures including power lines, trees, gas lines, and traffic signals. As of early afternoon, 39 structures had been destroyed, 43 had major damage, and 54 had minor damage. More than 20,000 customers in Oklahoma and Texas are without power. The severe weather has raised concerns about the ability of polling stations to operate on Election Day.
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Hurricanes are already terrifying natural disasters on their own, but to learn that they can also spawn tornadoes is a whole new level of fear. Watching videos of these large and extremely dangerous tornadoes in Florida is enough to make anyone reconsider underestimating the power of Mother Nature. The idea that hurricanes have tornado minions is both fascinating and frightening. It’s like a cruel tag team of destruction, as if the hurricanes themselves weren’t destructive enough, they bring along their own friends to wreak havoc.
The lack of awareness and preparedness of some people in the face of such imminent danger is incredibly concerning.… Continue reading