A relentless barrage of violent tornadoes, raging wildfires, and blinding dust storms has unleashed catastrophic destruction across the central and southern United States, leaving at least 33 people dead and communities shattered. Now, as the deadly storm system barrels eastward, Florida is bracing for impact.
From Missouri to Mississippi, the landscape is scarred by the “wrath of the storm.” Over 50 tornadoes have been reported, leveling homes, businesses, and entire neighborhoods.
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Mississippi has been particularly hard-hit, with a “tornado emergency” declared near Hattiesburg and harrowing footage capturing the moment a tornado tore through Tylertown.
The devastation stretches across six states:
- Missouri: 12 deaths, with severe damage to homes and businesses.
- Kansas: 8 deaths.
- Arkansas: 3 deaths, with EF3-level damage reported in Cave City.
- Mississippi: 6 deaths, with multiple towns ravaged by tornadoes.
- Texas: 3 deaths, primarily from dust storm-related accidents.
- Oklahoma: 1 death, alongside massive wildfires consuming over 170,000 acres.
Adding to the chaos, wildfires in Oklahoma have destroyed nearly 300 structures, and a massive dust storm swept across Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, creating near-zero visibility.
As the storm system marches eastward, the threat of tornadoes and severe weather looms over Louisiana, Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi. With hundreds of severe weather reports already tallied, and the potential for long-lived, powerful tornadoes, residents are urged to take immediate precautions.
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“We are deeply saddened to confirm this death due to Friday’s severe weather,” said County Executive Sam Page via a news release. “This heartbreaking tragedy underscores that downed power lines are extremely dangerous, and they are not always visible.”
Florida residents are now on high alert, as the “wrath of the storm” prepares to deliver its next devastating blow.
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