Deadly Tornadoes and Storms Leave Trail of Destruction Across Southern and Midwestern U.S.

At least 36 people have been killed, with thousands displaced and widespread damage reported as extreme weather continues to batter multiple states.

Over 40 tornadoes have been reported across eight states, including Missouri, Mississippi, and Alabama, leading to at least 36 fatalities and significant destruction of homes, businesses, and infrastructure.
Missouri has been the hardest hit, with 12 confirmed deaths, while Kansas, Mississippi, Texas, and Arkansas also report multiple fatalities from tornadoes, dust storms, and related accidents.
Dust storms caused near-zero visibility in Kansas and Texas, resulting in multi-vehicle pileups that claimed over a dozen lives combined, including eight fatalities in Kansas alone.
Wildfires fueled by strong winds have destroyed nearly 300 homes in Oklahoma, with the state’s governor also losing his ranch to the flames.
Tornado watches and severe weather warnings remain in effect for parts of the East Coast, including the Carolinas, Georgia, and Virginia, as the storm system continues to move eastward.