Fierce Storms Kill at Least 23 as Tornadoes Batter the South and Midwest
A severe weather system spawned intense, long-duration tornadoes that struck parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi and Missouri, leaving some communities in tatters.
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At least 32 dead as monster storm system sweeps across US south with multiple tornadoes
Several people killed in Kansas dust storm while scattered tornadoes cause fatalities in Missouri. Violent tornadoes ripped through parts of the US, wiping out schools and toppling ...The Guardian - 16h -
Severe storms slam Missouri; state of emergency declared
Violent storms are wreaking havoc in parts of the Midwest, with the worst hitting Missouri overnight. At least five people were killed. The National Weather Service says at least five tornadoes ...CBS News - 1d -
Severe Weather System Brings High Winds and Tornado Threat to the East Coast
The deadly storm system arrived on the East Coast on Sunday after thunderstorms and tornadoes swept through the South and Midwest.The New York Times - 5h -
Violent tornadoes tear through neighborhoods in the South, Midwest
Violent tornadoes spawned from an enormous storm system that touched down in at least 7 states Friday night into Saturday. Jason Allen reports, and Andrew Kozak has the forecast.CBS News - 1d -
Deadly storm spawns tornadoes, killing over 30
A powerful storm system spawned tornadoes in multiple states, killing more than 30 people. Dave Malkoff has the latest.CBS News - 8h -
Tornado threat moves toward South after severe storms kill at least 20
The National Weather Service issued multiple tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings early Saturday.CBS News - 1d -
Tornadoes rip across South as storm system nears East Coast
An outbreak of tornadoes ripped homes apart across the South and Midwest, including a massive twister caught on camera barreling through Mississippi. The same storm system is headed east with the ...NBC News - 20h -
Severe weather storms forecast throughout South, Midwest; 3 dead in Texas
Tornadoes may hit the Mississippi Valley on Friday, as well as blizzards in the northern Plains and gusty conditions in Texas that pose a high risk of wildfires.CBS News - 2d -
Tornadoes and extreme weather leave trail of destruction in US
At least 20 people have died after tornadoes and severe storms tore through central and southern states.BBC News - 1d
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