Severe Weather Outbreak Claims 23 Lives Across Several States
At least 23 fatalities confirmed as severe storms, including tornadoes, wreak havoc from the Midwest to the East Coast, with extensive damage reported.
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Overview
Severe weather across multiple states has led to at least 23 reported deaths, with 14 in Kentucky, seven in Missouri, and two in Virginia. The storms, which included at least 26 tornadoes, have caused extensive damage, notably in St. Louis where five deaths were confirmed and over 5,000 homes were affected. More than 600,000 customers remain without power across states from Michigan to Tennessee. Rescue operations are ongoing, as meteorologists warn of continued severe weather risks throughout the weekend, prompting public safety alerts in affected regions.
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- Severe storms, including potential tornadoes, claimed at least four lives in St. Louis, impacting multiple states with warnings of extreme weather conditions ahead.
- Emergency responders, including search-and-rescue teams, are actively working to assist those affected, with hospitals treating numerous injuries from the storms.
- The weather is linked to larger patterns of climate change, exacerbating the severity of such storms, with calls for better environmental policies.
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The severe weather affected areas such as Clayton, University City, the Central West End, and neighborhoods in north St. Louis.
At least 10 patients were treated at St. Louis Children's Hospital for storm-related injuries, with additional patients at other hospitals.
The city of St. Louis is in the process of declaring an emergency and conducting building-to-building searches for those trapped or injured.
Thousands of people were left without power following the severe weather.
The National Weather Service warns of additional risks such as high winds and hail across the Midwest and eastern states.
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