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Severe Tornadoes and Storms Kill Over 30 Across Central U.S.

Violent weather devastates multiple states, leaving fatalities, injuries, and widespread destruction in its wake.

  • At least 33 people have been killed as tornadoes, high winds, and dust storms swept across the central United States from Friday to Saturday.
  • Missouri reported 12 fatalities, with significant damage to homes and businesses, while Mississippi confirmed six deaths and three missing persons.
  • Kansas saw eight fatalities due to a massive vehicle collision caused by low visibility from a severe dust storm on Interstate-70.
  • Texas and Oklahoma faced wildfires fueled by strong winds, with four deaths in Texas linked to vehicle accidents during the storms.
  • The National Weather Service warns of continued severe weather through Sunday, with millions at risk from thunderstorms, hail, and potential tornadoes across the Southeast and Ohio River Valley.
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