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 - 2d
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 - 3d
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 - 1d
Wildfires, tornadoes sparked by storm system that killed at least 40 across U.S.

Communities across the heartland are getting a clearer picture of the destruction left behind by severe weather over the weekend. At least 40 people were killed across seven states in the storms ...
CBS News - 1d
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 - 2d
At least 40 killed in storm system that spawned tornadoes and fanned wildfires across U.S.

A series of violent and deadly tornadoes killed at least 40 people across the U.S. this weekend. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports on the damage from Alabama and CBS News Philadelphia ...
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 - 1d
Family's house spared as 2 tornadoes hit Mississippi town

At least 42 people were killed over the weekend when a severe storm swept through the Midwest and southern U.S. The system brought heavy rain, tornadoes and wildfires. CBS News national ...
CBS News - 20h
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 - 2d

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