Multiple tornadoes swept through the US Southeast and Midwest, resulting in at least 27 deaths and significant property destruction. Missouri accounted for the highest fatalities, with 12 confirmed dead due to intense storms that caused widespread damage. Additional casualties were reported in Kansas and Texas linked to severe dust storms, creating hazardous driving conditions. The National Weather Service warned of continued risks, specifically for Alabama and Mississippi, where forecasts indicated a 30% chance of further tornado activity and storms. Over 400,000 residents experienced power outages as recovery efforts began in heavily impacted areas.
"Today there is a high risk for more tornadoes across Alabama and Mississippi. The chance is 30%," he said. "That's pretty significant."
"We have teams out surveying the damage from last night's tornadoes and have first responders on the ground to assist," Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said on X.
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