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Intense Tornadoes and Dust Storms Result in 33 Deaths Throughout Central and Southern United States
Severe weather incidents cause considerable casualties and extensive damage across various states.
A wave of intense tornadoes and dust storms has led to 33 deaths across central and southern parts of the United States since the weekend.
Officials indicate that many more individuals have sustained injuries due to these severe weather events.
The devastating weather system, which began affecting southern states on Friday, has been advancing northward towards the Great Lakes region near the Canadian border, causing extensive destruction along its route.
Missouri has faced the most severe consequences, with authorities confirming 12 fatalities related to the weather.
Prior to the arrival of the storms, the governor declared a state of emergency, yet considerable damage still occurred.
Currently, around 250,000 homes in Missouri are without electricity.
In Kansas, eight lives were lost in a 50-vehicle crash on a highway during a severe dust storm tied to the tornadoes.
Officials blame the large collision in Sherman County on the storm's poor visibility.
Mississippi officials have reported six deaths, with three individuals still unaccounted for and at least 29 others injured.
Three fatalities have been confirmed in Arkansas, along with 20 injuries; inspections of the damage are ongoing.
Texas authorities reported four deaths from traffic incidents linked to low visibility created by dust storms and fires.
Oklahoma has seen over 130 wildfires intensified by the extreme weather, damaging nearly 300 homes and scorching about 690 square kilometers.
Witnesses have recounted chilling stories of the storms' effects.
In Missouri, a person aiding rescue operations found five bodies outside a relative’s ravaged home.
He described the sight as profoundly disturbing, mentioning that the bedroom was the only part of the house still standing.
In Mississippi, a couple observed a massive tornado near a local trailer park, reporting devastating damage, with cabins, trailers, and campsites overturned and ruined.
The National Weather Service has issued alerts for possible further severe tornadoes, particularly in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida.
Wind gusts could reach speeds of up to 120 kilometers per hour.
The brutal weather system is anticipated to impact areas from the Canadian border to Texas, bringing blizzards to the north and fire risks to the hot, arid southern regions.
Experts indicate that such extreme weather phenomena are not uncommon for March in the United States, as seasonal transitions typically create unstable conditions.
Several governors, including those from Mississippi, Arkansas, and Georgia, have activated states of emergency to deploy resources and support impacted communities as cleanup and recovery efforts begin.
Officials indicate that many more individuals have sustained injuries due to these severe weather events.
The devastating weather system, which began affecting southern states on Friday, has been advancing northward towards the Great Lakes region near the Canadian border, causing extensive destruction along its route.
Missouri has faced the most severe consequences, with authorities confirming 12 fatalities related to the weather.
Prior to the arrival of the storms, the governor declared a state of emergency, yet considerable damage still occurred.
Currently, around 250,000 homes in Missouri are without electricity.
In Kansas, eight lives were lost in a 50-vehicle crash on a highway during a severe dust storm tied to the tornadoes.
Officials blame the large collision in Sherman County on the storm's poor visibility.
Mississippi officials have reported six deaths, with three individuals still unaccounted for and at least 29 others injured.
Three fatalities have been confirmed in Arkansas, along with 20 injuries; inspections of the damage are ongoing.
Texas authorities reported four deaths from traffic incidents linked to low visibility created by dust storms and fires.
Oklahoma has seen over 130 wildfires intensified by the extreme weather, damaging nearly 300 homes and scorching about 690 square kilometers.
Witnesses have recounted chilling stories of the storms' effects.
In Missouri, a person aiding rescue operations found five bodies outside a relative’s ravaged home.
He described the sight as profoundly disturbing, mentioning that the bedroom was the only part of the house still standing.
In Mississippi, a couple observed a massive tornado near a local trailer park, reporting devastating damage, with cabins, trailers, and campsites overturned and ruined.
The National Weather Service has issued alerts for possible further severe tornadoes, particularly in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida.
Wind gusts could reach speeds of up to 120 kilometers per hour.
The brutal weather system is anticipated to impact areas from the Canadian border to Texas, bringing blizzards to the north and fire risks to the hot, arid southern regions.
Experts indicate that such extreme weather phenomena are not uncommon for March in the United States, as seasonal transitions typically create unstable conditions.
Several governors, including those from Mississippi, Arkansas, and Georgia, have activated states of emergency to deploy resources and support impacted communities as cleanup and recovery efforts begin.
