At least 42 people have died in the United States And four are missing from the impact of tornadoes and strong storms last weekend in the central and south of the country, which have also left thousands of people without electricity and multiple states on alert for the storm. More than 36 million people in the country are under red alert for the stormaccording to the National Meteorological Service.
Missuri is, until now, the most affected state: the Democratic governor, Mike Kehoe, indicated in a statement that the storm has caused twelve fatal victims and the disappearance of another person. In addition, hundreds of homes, schools and companies have been destroyed or severely damaged, and today more than 20,000 people continued without electricity.
The storm in Measurements It also resulted in 130 forest fires on Friday, of which some damaged homes and structures. Mississippi has also been remarkably affected by the storm: Governor Tate Reeves has reported six deaths, one in Covington County, two in Jeff Davis and three county in Walthall, as well as three disappearances.
In North Carolina Two minor brothers died on Sunday after being trapped under a tree that fell in their home due to the wind, according to the fire department. The authorities of this state stressed that the storms will move “slowly” and increase the threat of repeated floods, which will remain “until the rain moves inside the sea.” On the other hand, in Texas the Department of Public Security informed the Fox News chain that four people have died in multiple car shocks due to the strong wind and the little visibility caused by it.
In Arkansaseveral thunderstorms and tornadoes have caused the death of three people and have left another 29 wounds. While in Oklahoma fires and strong winds have left four dead and 142 wounded, in addition to more than 400 damaged homes. This state remains on red alert until ten o’clock at night due to wind, low humidity and dry vegetation. In addition, a fire alert is still in force until Tuesday. In Kansas, more than 50 vehicles collided on Friday due to the wind and an almost zero visibility, which resulted in eight fatalities, according to state authorities.
On the other hand, in Alabama Three people have died after the passage of a tornado, as confirmed by Governor Kay Ivey, including an 82 -year -old woman who lived in a prefabricated house that was destroyed.
