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Devastating Tornadoes Kill 34 Across Southern and Midwestern U.S.

More than 40 tornadoes have caused widespread destruction, with further severe weather warnings issued for the East Coast.

  • At least 34 people have died across eight states, with Missouri reporting the highest toll of 12 fatalities.
  • Over 40 tornadoes have been recorded since Friday, destroying homes, vehicles, and uprooting trees in their path.
  • Strong winds have exacerbated wildfires in Oklahoma, burning 170,000 hectares, an area twice the size of Hamburg.
  • Millions remain on high alert as the National Weather Service warns of additional severe storms targeting the East Coast, especially Alabama and Georgia.
  • A 50-vehicle pileup in Kansas caused by dust storms claimed eight lives, adding to the widespread impact of the extreme weather.
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