At least 33 people have been killed in the powerful cross-country storm system that has destroyed much of the Midwest and Southeast since Friday, officials said.
As bad weather and raging tornadoes erase homes, businesses and schools, death tolls continue to rise, leaving hundreds of thousands without power, and a monster storm is expected to slam parts of the East Coast on Sunday.
12 deaths have been reported in Missouri – most of the storm-hit nations have been reported from scattered twisters, thunderstorms and big h devastated dozens of communities.
“Housings and businesses have been destroyed, the whole community is powerless, and the road to recovery is not easy,” Gov. Mike Kehoe said. He said in a statement.
“But everywhere I visited, I saw Missouri's best. I saw neighbours clearing up the debris, emergency responders working non-stop, and utility crews from all over the region gather to recover power. Shelters are opening doors, people are standing up to help as much as possible. The “show-me” spirit is living and growing stronger in the face of this disaster. ”
At least eight people have been killed in Kansas, with several injured when a severe sandstorm crashing over 50 cars on an I-70 near Sherman County Friday afternoon. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol.
Another three were killed in a car accident when a dust storm whipped in the Texas panhandle, including one pileup that included an estimated 38 cars.
“This is the worst I've ever seen,” Sgt. Cindy Barkley of the state's Public Safety Agency calls the near-zero vision a nightmare.
“We couldn't say they were all together until the dust settled down.”
Six deaths have been reported in Mississippi. One was reported in Covington County, two in Jeff Davis County and three in Gov. Tate Reeves' Walsall County. Presented at x Saturday night.
Currently, three people in Covington and Walsall counties are missing, with 29 injuries reported as statewide and 21 counties suffering from storm damage. He added that around 16,000 residents will not exert power.
“We would like to thank our first responders, law enforcement officers, emergency managers and crew members who work hard to support our fellow Missippi,” Reeves said.
“Our entire state is grateful for your efforts and for praying for you.”
Arkansas officials reported three weather-dependent deaths in independent counties, with 32 people injured in eight counties. According to the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said she is on the ground where around 50 National Guard members and 40 state police are providing assistance, adding that it could take weeks and even months in her state.
“Our goal is to help, support and care for local locals. I'll worry about the paperwork later,” Sanders said. I said in X.
One person was killed in an Oklahoma car accident due to poor visibility. CNN reported.
More than 40 tornadoes reported in the past 24 hours have been dominated by storm, including Alabama, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Illinois, Indiana and Tennessee. Reported by ABC News.
Tornado clocks are active in parts of Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee and Georgia as the powerful storm system moves east.
By Sunday, winds, tornadoes and heavy rains will be damaged and smashing the Carolina and Virginia coasts, according to the National Weather Service.
“Make sure your phone is charged and not silent so you can receive an emergency weather alert tonight,” South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster said. I warned x.
“Dangerous storms can move to SC after bedtime. If you are instructed to do so, take action and be prepared to find shelter.”
