Over 40 Tornados Devastate Southern and Midwestern U.S., Leaving 34 Dead

Widespread destruction, mass power outages, and ongoing severe weather warnings impact millions across multiple states.

At least 34 people have died, including 12 in Missouri, with dozens more injured across eight states affected by over 40 tornados since Friday.
The storms destroyed homes, overturned vehicles, uprooted trees, and exacerbated existing wildfires, with Oklahoma reporting hundreds of blazes spanning 170,000 hectares.
Severe weather caused mass power outages, leaving over 230,000 households across five states without electricity as of Sunday morning.
Kansas witnessed a 50-vehicle pileup caused by dust storms, resulting in eight fatalities, while additional deaths were reported in Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas, and Oklahoma.
The National Weather Service warns of continued tornado risks in Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas, prompting emergency declarations and widespread preparations.