Overview

• At least five people have died due to severe storms and tornados in the southern and midwestern United States, including fatalities in Missouri and Texas.
• The storms have damaged numerous buildings, overturned trucks, and left over 400,000 people without power.
• More than 100 wildfires have been reported, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions in southern states.
• Weather warnings remain in effect for areas from Texas to the Canadian border, affecting approximately 138 million people.
• The National Weather Service predicts continued extreme weather, including tornados, thunderstorms, and snowstorms in northern regions.