Severe Storms and Tornadoes Claim 18 Lives Across Midwest and South
A destructive storm system has left widespread damage, power outages, and fatalities in multiple states, with tornadoes, wildfires, and extreme winds continuing to threaten millions.
- At least 18 people have died due to severe storms, with 11 fatalities in Missouri, 3 in Arkansas, and 4 in Texas, along with dozens injured across affected states.
- The storm system has produced at least 23 tornadoes, with reports of long-track, violent tornadoes causing significant damage to homes and infrastructure in Missouri, Arkansas, and Mississippi.
- Wildfires fueled by strong winds and dry conditions have destroyed nearly 300 homes and burned over 266 square miles in Oklahoma, prompting evacuations in several communities.
- High winds, with gusts exceeding 80 mph, have caused dust storms, overturned vehicles, and widespread power outages affecting over 260,000 customers across five states.
- Tornado and severe weather warnings remain in effect for parts of the South and Midwest, with additional risks of damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding as the storm system moves eastward.
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