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Severe Storms Leave Over 40 Dead Across U.S., New Weather Threats Loom

Tornadoes, wildfires, and dust storms devastate multiple states, with more hazardous weather forecasted for the coming days.

POPLAR BLUFF, MISSOURI - MARCH 15: Stevie Kara searches for personal items after her home was destroyed on March 15, 2025 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Kara was at home when the storm came through and woke up on the ground needing stitches in her hand and leg. Many homes throughout Harmony Hills were damaged by the severe weather on Friday night that left one person dead in Butler County, Missouri. At least 19 people have reportedly been killed after tornadoes and severe storms hit several midwest and southern states overnight. (Photo by Brad Vest/Getty Images)
Friends and family members search for belongings in the damage after a tornado passed through the area, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Plantersville, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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Steve Romero's vehicle's windshield displays the damage from Saturday's tornado, in Tylertown, Miss., on Sunday, March 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Overview

  • A powerful storm system over the weekend caused tornadoes, wildfires, and dust storms, resulting in at least 42 fatalities across seven states, including Missouri, Mississippi, and Kansas.
  • Missouri experienced some of the worst impacts, with 12 deaths reported and entire neighborhoods destroyed by tornadoes, including an EF4 twister in Arkansas near the Missouri border.
  • Oklahoma and Texas faced extensive wildfires driven by 70+ mph winds, destroying over 400 homes and burning 170,000 acres, while Kansas and Texas saw deadly highway pileups due to dust storms.
  • The National Weather Service had issued a rare 'high risk' severe weather outlook for parts of the Midwest and South, with 87 tornadoes reported over two days, including EF3 and EF4 events.
  • A new Pacific storm is forecasted to bring heavy mountain snow, high winds, and fire risks to the western U.S. this week, while recovery efforts continue in affected regions.