Severe Storms Leave Over 40 Dead Across U.S., New Weather Threats Loom

Tornadoes, wildfires, and dust storms devastate multiple states, with more hazardous weather forecasted for the coming days.

A powerful storm system over the weekend caused tornadoes, wildfires, and dust storms, resulting in at least 42 fatalities across seven states, including Missouri, Mississippi, and Kansas.
Missouri experienced some of the worst impacts, with 12 deaths reported and entire neighborhoods destroyed by tornadoes, including an EF4 twister in Arkansas near the Missouri border.
Oklahoma and Texas faced extensive wildfires driven by 70+ mph winds, destroying over 400 homes and burning 170,000 acres, while Kansas and Texas saw deadly highway pileups due to dust storms.
The National Weather Service had issued a rare 'high risk' severe weather outlook for parts of the Midwest and South, with 87 tornadoes reported over two days, including EF3 and EF4 events.
A new Pacific storm is forecasted to bring heavy mountain snow, high winds, and fire risks to the western U.S. this week, while recovery efforts continue in affected regions.