Extreme Weather Claims 40 Lives, Leaves Destruction Across Midwest and South
Severe weather systems have killed at least 40 people and caused extensive damage from tornadoes, wildfires, and dust storms across multiple states.
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Hurricane-force winds in Texas and Oklahoma led to wildfires that spread in multiple communities across the two states.
Cleanup under way after massive storm barreled across at least eight US states
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The massive storm system that began Friday earned an unusual "high risk" designation from meteorologists.
CBS News·1M·ReliableThis source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.CenterThis outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.Throughout the South and Midwest, residents and work crews were beginning to clean up Monday and survey the destruction after severe weather across seven states kicked up a devastating combination of wildfires, dust storms and tornadoes, claiming at least 39 lives since Friday.
Devastating storms kill at least 39 across 7 states in the South and Midwest
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Fire conditions were expected to persist through Tuesday in the Central and Southern Plains as wildfires continued to burn throughout the region.
Weekend storms kill at least 40 people across the south
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The weather service says red flag warnings alert fire managers on federal lands to conditions that are highly unfavorable for prescribed burns and that may lead to especially dangerous wildfire growth.
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The storm system, classified under a rare “high risk” category, generated intense winds and severe weather conditions affecting more than 100 million people from the Canadian border down to Texas.
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Powerful winds in Texas and Kansas whipped up dust storms that resulted in vehicle pile-ups and a dozen deaths.
US tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms leave 37 dead and 'staggering' damage
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The dynamic storm from Friday through Sunday earned an unusual “high risk” designation from weather forecasters.
Tornadoes, wildfires and blinding dust sweep across US as massive storm leaves at least 37 dead
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More events like this, with consequences exacerbated by those cuts, may be on the horizon.
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The strong winds and dry conditions meant the wildfire risk remained high in the state.
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The dynamic storm earned an unusual “high risk” designation from weather forecasters.
Tornado watch continues as deadly US storms claim at least 35 lives
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Summary
Over the weekend, extreme weather resulted in at least 40 fatalities across seven states, including 12 in Missouri and six in Mississippi. Wildfires in Oklahoma destroyed over 400 homes and resulted in four deaths. Dust storms caused deadly vehicle pile-ups, including an incident in Kansas that claimed eight lives. The National Weather Service noted a significant outbreak of tornadoes and widespread destruction. Survivors shared harrowing experiences, and state officials have declared emergencies while monitoring ongoing fire risks and potential for further severe weather. Recovery efforts are underway, heightened by concerns over public safety due to recent funding cuts to NOAA.
Perspectives
Severe storms across the U.S. have resulted in at least 40 deaths, with tornado watches in effect for multiple states as the threat persists.
Preliminary reports indicate 96 tornadoes have occurred across several states, with substantial damage reported in Missouri and Mississippi.
The storm's devastation coincides with budget cuts affecting federal emergency response and weather forecasting services, raising concerns about public safety and preparedness.
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