JACKSON, Missi. (DDN) – A powerful storm system that began Friday has left at least 39 people dead, destroying hundreds of homes and businesses as it moved across the central and southern United States. The storm triggered tornadoes, dust storms, and wildfires, leading to widespread destruction and loss of life.
Tornadoes Leave Trails of Devastation
Mississippi was among the hardest-hit states, where tornadoes tore through Tylertown, killing six people and displacing over 200 residents. Missouri also suffered significant losses, with at least 12 deaths reported after twisters leveled homes and left debris-strewn landscapes.
Wayne County, Missouri, resident Dakota Henderson described a heartbreaking scene where he and others discovered five bodies near the ruins of a home. Coroner Jim Akers of Butler County called one property “just a debris field,” with parts of the house flipped upside down.
Wildfires and Dust Storms Turn Deadly
Fueled by strong winds, wildfires in Texas and Oklahoma caused extensive damage, burning down nearly 400 homes in Oklahoma alone. Officials reported two wildfire-related deaths, and firefighters struggled against 70 mph winds that made containment nearly impossible.
Meanwhile, high winds triggered deadly dust storms, causing multi-vehicle crashes. Eight people were killed in a massive pileup on a Kansas highway, while three others lost their lives in dust storm-related crashes in Amarillo, Texas.
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More Dangerous Weather Ahead
The weakening storm system is now moving into the U.S. Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, bringing threats of damaging winds, hail, and possible tornadoes from Florida to New Jersey. Forecasters warn that thunderstorms could bring gusts up to 70 mph, with heavy rain expected in New York and New England.
Authorities continue to assess the full scope of the destruction, with recovery efforts underway in the hardest-hit areas. Officials urge residents to stay alert as the severe weather threat persists.
Source: Severe weather moves east after tornadoes, winds and wildfires killed at least 39 people
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