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Monday, Mar 17, 2025

Intense Tornadoes and Dust Storms Result in 33 Deaths Throughout Central and Southern United States

Severe weather incidents lead to considerable loss of life and extensive devastation across numerous states.
A series of devastating tornadoes and dust storms has claimed 33 lives across the central and southern parts of the United States since the weekend.

Authorities indicate that many more individuals have suffered injuries due to these severe weather phenomena.

The destructive weather system began affecting southern states on Friday and has been advancing northward toward the Great Lakes region near the Canadian border, leaving widespread destruction in its wake.

Missouri has been hit the hardest, with officials reporting 12 deaths linked to the weather.

The governor had already declared a state of emergency before the storms hit, but significant damage still occurred.

Currently, around 250,000 homes in Missouri are without electricity.

In Kansas, eight people died in a 50-vehicle collision on a highway during a severe dust storm connected to the tornadoes.

Authorities attribute the massive wreck in Sherman County to the storm's diminished visibility.

Officials in Mississippi have reported six deaths, with three individuals still unaccounted for and at least 29 others injured.

In Arkansas, three fatalities have been reported, and 20 people have been injured, while damage assessments are still underway.

Texas officials have confirmed four deaths from traffic incidents linked to the low visibility caused by dust storms and fires.

Oklahoma has faced over 130 wildfires intensified by the extreme weather, damaging nearly 300 homes and consuming roughly 690 square kilometers.

Eyewitnesses have shared distressing stories about the storms' impact.

In Missouri, one resident involved in rescue operations found five bodies outside a relative's devastated home.

He described the scene as profoundly disturbing, highlighting that only the bedroom of the house remained intact.

In Mississippi, a couple observed a massive tornado near a nearby trailer park and reported extensive damage, with cabins, trailers, and campsites overturned and wrecked.

The National Weather Service has issued alerts for possible additional severe tornadoes, especially in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida.

Wind velocities could reach as high as 120 kilometers per hour.

The extreme weather system is projected to impact areas from the Canadian border to Texas, bringing blizzards in the northern zones and fire risks in the hot, arid southern regions.

Experts emphasize that such extreme weather events are not uncommon in March in the United States, as shifts between seasons often result in unstable weather conditions.

Several governors, including those of Mississippi, Arkansas, and Georgia, have declared states of emergency to mobilize resources and support affected communities as recovery and cleanup efforts begin.
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