US: Monster storm kills at least 17, sparks threat of tornadoes and wildfires
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US: Monster storm kills at least 17, sparks threat of tornadoes and wildfires

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The most fatalities as of Saturday morning were in Missouri, authorities said, which was lashed by twisters overnight that resulted in at least 11 deaths. The Missouri State Highway Patrol also reported that multiple people were injured Debris and hail cover the road during a severe storm north of Seymour, Mo., late Friday. Officials in Arkansas said on Saturday morning that three people died in Independence County and 29 others were injured across eight counties as storms passed through the state overnight. Tornadoes hit amid storm outbreak The Storm Prediction Center said fast-moving storms could spawn twisters and hail as large as baseballs on Saturday, but the greatest threat would come from straight-line winds near or exceeding hurricane force, with gusts of 100 mph possible. Wildfires break out amid dry, gusty conditions Apart from Oklahoma, wildfires elsewhere in the Southern Plains threatened to spread rapidly amid warm, dry weather and strong winds in Texas, Kansas, Missouri and New Mexico.

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High winds continue to threaten Oklahoma after wildfires destroyed and damaged hundreds of homes
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4 days, 14 hours ago

High winds continue to threaten Oklahoma after wildfires destroyed and damaged hundreds of homes

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Days after deadly fires swept across Oklahoma, Andrine Shufran and her husband spent Monday raking through the ashes of their home in a neighborhood that she said “looks like a checkerboard” as officials warned that high winds this week will again raise wildfire risk in the state. “There’s only two options for the homes in our neighborhood: …

Devastating storms kill at least 39 across 7 states in the South and Midwest
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4 days, 22 hours ago

Devastating storms kill at least 39 across 7 states in the South and Midwest

Hindustan Times  

Crammed into their two-door Toyota Celica with three huskies, Hailey Hart and her fiance Steve Romero hugged and prayed as a tornado rolled the car upside down before tossing it on its wheels again. Devastating storms kill at least 39 across 7 states in the South and Midwest They heard screams for help minutes after the twister ripped apart their …

Tornadoes, dust storms and blizzards claim 40 lives across US I Photos
4 days, 22 hours ago

Tornadoes, dust storms and blizzards claim 40 lives across US I Photos

Hindustan Times  

Tornadoes, dust storms and blizzards claim 40 lives across US I Photos Tornadoes, dust storms, and even a few wildfires have been stoked by the lethal winds causing havoc across the United States.. 1 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout Several violent tornadoes have been ripping through the US, leading to at least 40 fatalities after a …

Unusually violent storms, tornadoes kill 37 across several US states
5 days, 13 hours ago

Unusually violent storms, tornadoes kill 37 across several US states

Hindustan Times  

An unusually violent weather system tore across several US states over the weekend, bringing deadly tornadoes, dust storms, and fast-moving wildfires from Mississippi to Oklahoma, claiming at least 37 lives. The National Weather Service confirmed that while tornado watches were lifted, severe weather conditions still posed a threat through Sunday evening across parts of the Southeast, including the Carolinas, northern …

US: Severe storms and tornadoes devastate multiple states, leaving 26 dead
6 days, 14 hours ago

US: Severe storms and tornadoes devastate multiple states, leaving 26 dead

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US: Severe storms and tornadoes devastate multiple states, leaving 26 dead A powerful storm system has caused widespread destruction across the US, killing at least 26 people and triggering tornadoes, dust storms, and wildfires. A powerful storm system has wreaked havoc across the United States, with violent tornadoes, dust storms, and wildfires claiming at least 26 lives and causing widespread …

Tornadoes hit several US states, including Missouri and Arkansas, leaving at least 26 dead
6 days, 17 hours ago

Tornadoes hit several US states, including Missouri and Arkansas, leaving at least 26 dead

The Hindu  

Violent tornadoes ripped through parts of the U.S., wiping out schools and toppling semitractor-trailers in several states, part of a monster storm that has killed at least 32 people as more severe weather was expected late Saturday. Dakota Henderson said he and others rescuing people trapped in their homes Friday night found five dead bodies scattered in the debris outside …

Deadly storm tears through US: 16 killed, wildfires worsened in Texas, Oklahoma
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6 days, 20 hours ago

Deadly storm tears through US: 16 killed, wildfires worsened in Texas, Oklahoma

Hindustan Times  

At least 16 people were killed and several homes were demolished after deadly storms swept across parts of the United States, leading to massive destruction in states including Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma. “This is terrible out here,” an Associated Press report quoted as saying Charles Daniel, a truck driver hauling a 48-foot trailer along Interstate 40 in western Oklahoma. …

Massive storm kills 16, triggers tornadoes and wildfires across US states
1 week ago

Massive storm kills 16, triggers tornadoes and wildfires across US states

India Today  

At least 16 people lost their lives as a massive storm ravages the US, leaving devastation in several states. In Missouri, an outbreak of tornadoes caused 10 deaths and injured several people, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. Experts alerted that severe weather conditions, including hurricane-force gusts, would hit over 100 million people. The Storm Prediction Center cautioned that severe …

Monster storm across the U.S. sparks scores of tornadoes and fire, killing at least 26
1 week ago

Monster storm across the U.S. sparks scores of tornadoes and fire, killing at least 26

LA Times  

Mark Nelson of Wisconsin waits with his tractor-trailer after it overturned during high winds and a possible tornado on westbound Interstate 44 at Villa Ridge, Mo., on Friday. Kansas Highway Patrol said Saturday that eight people were dead after a dust storm caused at least 50 vehicles to crash on an interstate in Sherman County. Officials in Arkansas said Saturday …

Big March storm fans wildfires and kills 3 as forecasters fear weekend tornado outbreak
1 week, 1 day ago

Big March storm fans wildfires and kills 3 as forecasters fear weekend tornado outbreak

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — A sprawling storm system crossing the U.S. on Friday caused deadly crashes, damaged buildings and fanned more than 100 wildfires in several central states, prompting evacuation orders in some communities. I’m scared it will blow over if I do.” Forecasters said the severe storm threat would continue into the weekend with a high chance of tornadoes and …

Powerful U.S. Storms Create Blizzard Conditions, Threaten To Spawn More Tornadoes
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Powerful U.S. Storms Create Blizzard Conditions, Threaten To Spawn More Tornadoes

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING ATLANTA — Powerful storms that killed three people in Mississippi and ripped roofs from buildings in a small Oklahoma town charged eastward Wednesday, spawning tornado warnings near the East Coast while heavy snow struck the Midwest and dry, windy weather fanned wildfires in Texas. Officials in Union County, North Carolina, said in a social media post that …

Kansas suffers ‘significant damage’ as 17 million people in US face storm risk
10 months ago

Kansas suffers ‘significant damage’ as 17 million people in US face storm risk

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Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kansas suffered “significant damage” after powerful storms lashed the central United States on Sunday, three …

70 million people in path of severe storms amid more tornado warnings
1 year, 11 months ago

70 million people in path of severe storms amid more tornado warnings

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A tornado watch was in effect until 10pm across much of eastern and central Iowa, western Illinois and north-central, …

Monster Hurricane Ian devastates Florida leaving 2.7million without power, many trapped in homes
2 years, 5 months ago

Monster Hurricane Ian devastates Florida leaving 2.7million without power, many trapped in homes

Daily Mail  

Eerie aerial pictures show the total destruction of Fort Myers from Hurricane Ian after the 'superstorm' ripped its beloved pier from its hinges. Eerie aerial pictures show the destruction to Fort Myers from Hurricane Ian after the 'superstorm' ripped its beloved pier from its hinges Before and after shots showed the devastation to the small Florida city, with homes leveled, …

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