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Tornadoes Strike Midwest, Causing Damage and Injuries

Severe storms hit Kansas and Iowa, leaving a trail of destruction and displacing residents.

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An EF1 tornado damaged several homes in Jeffersonville, Ind., on April 3, 2024. The National Weather Service said five tornadoes hit the Louisville metro area.
Fourteen million people are at risk from Texas to Nebraska for storms producing baseball-size hail and a few tornadoes, forecast to go into the evening and last overnight.

Overview

  • Multiple tornadoes confirmed in Kansas and Iowa, with significant damage reported in both states.
  • At least two people injured in Kansas after an RV flipped over during a tornado.
  • Severe weather warnings remain in effect across the Midwest, with potential for more storms.
  • Power outages affect over 20,000 homes, with Missouri most severely impacted.
  • Emergency services and meteorologists continue to monitor the situation as storms move east.