Deadly Storms Ravage the Southeast, Leaving Destruction and Power Outages

A series of severe weather events, including tornadoes, have impacted Florida and neighboring states, causing fatalities and widespread damage.

One person confirmed dead in Tallahassee, Florida, with over 300,000 power outages reported across the South.
Severe storms produced wind gusts up to 84 mph, causing significant damage to infrastructure and homes.
Emergency services are focused on rescue and safety measures as they respond to numerous calls for assistance.
Florida State University and local schools close due to safety concerns, with extensive damage to the electric grid noted.
Weather forecasts predict a temporary reprieve, but further severe weather could affect the region over the weekend.