Tornadoes and Storms Wreak Havoc Across the United States, Claim 36 Lives
Tornadoes and Storms Continue to Affect Multiple States
Portions of Pennsylvania, New York, and Mid-Atlantic and Southeast states are still under a National Weather Service watch for damaging wind and tornadoes, as the death toll from weekend storms rose to 36 people across six states.
President Trump’s Response
In a White House statement, President Donald Trump said he was monitoring the tornadoes and storms, adding "36 innocent lives have been lost, and many more devastated." Trump announced the National Guard had been deployed to Arkansas and pledged help to state and local officials.
Storm Damage and Power Outages
The storms that hit the South and the Midwest headed east on Sunday. More than 340,000 consumers had no power in the affected areas as of late afternoon on Sunday, according to the website PowerOutage.
State-by-State Breakdown
Missouri: Missouri reported the largest number of deaths, 12 fatalities spanning five counties, the state’s highway patrol posted on X. Missouri governor Mike Kehoe said there was still one person missing in the state, which saw widespread destruction across 27 counties.
Mississippi: Six deaths had been reported in the state – one in Covington County, two in Jefferson Davis County, and three in Walthall County, according to Mississippi governor Tate Reeves.
Arkansas: Three deaths occurred, the state’s department of emergency management said, adding that there were 32 injuries.
Kansas: Eight deaths were confirmed in a crash involving more than 50 cars in Sherman County, caused by a severe dust storm, Kansas Highway Patrol said in a statement. Many injured travellers were taken to local hospitals.
Alabama: At least two people died in Alabama due to the severe weather, governor Kay Ivey said in a post on X. "We have reports of damage in 52 of our 67 counties," the governor said.
Texas: Crashes caused by dust storms near Amarillo, Texas, resulted in three deaths, according to the state’s department of public safety.
Tornado Count
Thirty-nine tornadoes were reported from Friday to midday on Sunday, but the number was not yet confirmed, according to the National Weather Service’s weather prediction centre.
Conclusion
The devastating storms that swept across the United States over the weekend have left a trail of destruction and loss of life. As the death toll rises to 36, it is clear that the impact of these storms will be felt for a long time to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many people have been killed in the storms?
- A total of 36 people have been killed in the storms.
- Which states were affected by the storms?
- The storms affected six states: Missouri, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kansas, Alabama, and Texas.
- How many people are without power?
- More than 340,000 consumers are without power in the affected areas.
- How many tornadoes were reported?
- Thirty-nine tornadoes were reported from Friday to midday on Sunday.