At least 33 people have died and many more have been injured after tornadoes and strong storms hit the central US. According to weather experts, even more severe storms are expected this Sunday.
Local news showed houses that lost their roofs and trucks that overturned due to the storm.
- In Kansas, 8 people died in an accident related to a dust storm, which caused low visibility.
- In Missouri, the State Highway Patrolconfirmed that there were 12 deaths caused by the storm. They also showed boats that had been dumped at a marina that was damaged by strong winds.
- In Mississippi, the governor said there were 6 dead and 3 missing.
- In Texas, 4 people died in accidents caused by dust storm and fire that engulfed the roads.
- In Arkansas, 3 dead and 29 injured.
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency and said she spoke with President Donald Trump who promised to help the victims.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), there are more severe storms coming to places like Mississippi and Tennessee.
More than 250,000 homes and businesses lost power due to the storm.
Tornadoes are rotating winds that descend to the ground from large clouds. They typically strike states such as Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, which are known as "Tornado Alley."
In 2024, up to 54 people died due to tornado incidents in the United States according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
