PIEDMONT, Mo. — A strong system of storms has left destruction in several U.S. states, killing at least 32 people as of late Saturday, while the world looks on, with more severe conditions predicted to follow.
Tornadoes and Dust Storms Cause Destruction
The South and Midwest were struck hard by violent tornadoes, leveling homes, schools, and even bringing down semitractor-trailers. The devastating weather event has spanned a number of states.
Kansas Dust Storm Causes Deadly Pileup
In Kansas, the number of deaths increased after a dust storm on Friday caused a huge pileup of at least 50 vehicles on a road in Sherman County, killing eight people, the Kansas Highway Patrol said.
At Least 10 Killed in Missouri Storms as Tornado Alerts Stretch Across the Southern U.S.
A powerful storm system has swept devastation through Missouri, Arkansas, and other states in the south
Mississippi Reports Casualties and Missing Persons
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves confirmed that six individuals were killed in three counties, while three others remain missing. A total of 29 people were injured, as he detailed in a late-night post on X (formerly Twitter).
Missouri: The Hardest Hit
Missouri has the most deaths to date, with at least 12 individuals reported dead after several tornadoes ravaged the state last night, drawing attention from around the world. One of the victims was a man whose house was destroyed.
Personal Accounts of the Tragedy
Dakota Henderson, who helped rescue people in Wayne County, Missouri, described the dark wake. “We recovered five bodies from the wreckage close to my aunt’s residence.
Henderson said his aunt remained alive inside the sole bedroom that remained intact. Rescuers assisted her in escaping through a window, and they assisted another victim who had multiple broken bones.
Arkansas Experiences Multiple Fatalities and Injuries
At least three individuals in Independence County, Arkansas, were killed, with 29 other persons injured across eight counties, according to state officials. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said the crews were “out surveying the damage and supporting residents actively.”.
