At Least 21 Dead in US Storms Across 4 States on Memorial Day

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Tornado-spawning thunderstorms wreaked havoc across the Southern Plains and the Ozark Mountains, leaving a trail of devastation and claiming the lives of at least 21 individuals across four US states. The deadly storms, which struck over the Memorial Day weekend, wrought havoc on communities and infrastructure, resulting in widespread destruction and tragic loss of life.

Reports indicate that the affected states bore the brunt of the severe weather, with fatalities recorded in Arkansas, Texas, Kentucky, and Oklahoma. The death toll included eight in Arkansas, seven in Texas, four in Kentucky, and two in Oklahoma, as confirmed by state emergency authorities. The toll of destruction extended beyond human life, with hundreds of buildings ravaged by the fierce winds and torrential downpours.

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As the storms intensified, the National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm watches for parts of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, affecting over 30 million residents in the Northeast. The threat of further severe weather prompted Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to declare a state of emergency, while severe thunderstorm watches were also issued for Georgia, South Carolina, and the Atlanta area.

President Joe Biden expressed condolences for the lives lost during the severe weather events, extending support to affected governors and communities. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) swiftly mobilized to conduct damage assessments in coordination with state and local authorities, as the nation grappled with the aftermath of the destructive storms.

The impact of the storms extended beyond human casualties, with widespread power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of Americans. In Kentucky alone, over 160,000 customers were left without electricity, with restoration efforts expected to take days in some areas. The National Weather Service issued warnings of additional storms forecasted to sweep through the Ohio and Tennessee valleys, bringing with them the risk of damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flash floods.

The recent spate of extreme weather comes in the wake of a powerful tornado that tore through an Iowa town, claiming four lives, and multiple twisters that touched down in Texas in preceding weeks. As the nation braces for what government forecasters anticipate to be an "extraordinary" 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, communities across the US remain vigilant and resilient in the face of nature's fury.

May 28, 2024 12:13 p.m. 639

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