At least 27 dead as tornadoes ravage central U.S.

 

At least 27 dead as tornadoes ravage central U.S.


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At least 27 people lost their lives, and dozens were injured on Saturday as tornadoes and severe storms swept through the central United States, officials confirmed.

Local news footage showed homes with roofs torn off and large trucks overturned, while forecasters warned of additional tornadoes expected over the weekend.

In Kansas, a multi-vehicle crash involving more than 50 cars resulted in eight fatalities. Authorities attributed the accident to low visibility caused by a "severe dust storm," local police reported.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed 12 storm-related deaths and released images of boats stacked on top of each other at a marina that was destroyed by the storm.

Officials also reported widespread damage, including fallen trees, downed power lines, and buildings severely impacted by tornadoes, thunderstorms, and large hail.

"It was the most terrifying experience of my life—it happened so fast, and our ears felt like they were going to burst," said Alicia Wilson, who was evacuated from her home in Missouri, in an interview with TV station KSDK.

Missouri’s Wayne County recorded six fatalities, Ozark County reported three deaths along with multiple injuries, and Butler, Jefferson, and St. Louis counties each reported one fatality, according to police.

Further south in Texas, local authorities told AFP that four people died in vehicle accidents caused by dust storms and fires that severely reduced road visibility.

In neighboring Arkansas, officials confirmed three deaths and at least 29 injuries from the storm.

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency and said she had spoken with President Donald Trump.

"He wanted me to tell the people of Arkansas that he loves them and that he and his administration stand ready to help with whatever is needed following last night’s tornadoes," Sanders wrote on X.

By Saturday evening, over 200,000 homes and businesses across the central U.S. were without power, according to the tracking site poweroutage.us.

The National Weather Service warned of additional tornadoes on Saturday, particularly in the central Gulf Coast states, including Mississippi and Tennessee.

"Numerous significant tornadoes, some of which may be long-track and potentially violent, are expected to persist into the evening," the agency stated.

Tornadoes are fast-spinning columns of air that extend from massive cumulonimbus thunderstorm clouds to the ground.

The states of Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas experience some of the most intense tornadoes due to their unique geographical and meteorological conditions.

Known as "Tornado Alley," this region sees extreme weather where clashing air masses create volatile storm systems, with the peak tornado season occurring from May to June.

In 2024, tornado-related incidents claimed 54 lives in the United States, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.



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