Severe Storms Killed At Least 40 in 7 U.S. States. Here’s What to Know.
The tornadoes, dust storms and wind-fanned wildfires have led to at least 40 deaths across the United States this past week.
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At least 40 people dead after extreme weather slams parts of U.S.
At least 40 people have died across seven states in a storm system that brought high winds, rain, tornadoes and wildfires to parts of the South and Midwest. CBS News' Jason Allen has more.CBS News - 1h -
Dozens of tornadoes leave path of destructions across 7 states
Parts of the Northeast were drenched in rain and hail after deadly storms and dozens of tornadoes ripped across seven states in the South and Midwest over the weekend, killing at least 40 people. ...NBC News - 3h -
Three dead as threat of tornadoes moves south and blinding winds fan wildfires
At least three people have died in Missouri after a powerful system of storms swept across the central part of the United States on the way east Saturday morning, with weather warnings issued in ...NBC News - 2d -
Extreme weather sweeps through the US after storms kill at least 17
Large scale wildfires and straight-line-winds ravaged Oklahoma on Friday, one day before violent tornadoes hit the Mississippi Valley on Saturday, resulting in at least 17 deaths. The state of ...The Hill - 1d -
Deadly storms and tornadoes leave damage across several states
Several states throughout the U.S. were left with damages after deadly storms and tornadoes destroyed multiple homes and buildings.NBC News - 1d -
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 - 22h -
US tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms leave 40 dead and 'staggering' damage
The weather cut a swathe of destruction across an area of the country that is home to more than 100 million people.BBC News - 12h -
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 - 2d -
Several tornadoes touch down as deadly storms move across US
Deadly winter storms are moving across parts of the United States with several tornadoes touching down in some areas. NBC’s Adrienne Broaddus reports and Angie Lassman tracks the forecast.NBC News - 2d
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