At least seven people died in the south of the United States after a series of tornadoes and heavy storms. Victims report from Tennessee, Missouri and Indiana, TASR writes based on the AP report and the BBC website.
National Meteorological Service (NWS) expects that Extreme weather will continue in the coming days and the number of victims may still rise. On Thursday, the weather was described as “storms that occur once in a generation”. Across the United States from Texas to Pennsylvania issued local authorities alerts against inclement weather, tornadoes and tidal floods.
The wind speed in the southwest of the Tennessee state has reached up to 241 kilometers per hour, and the total amount of rainfall can reach a record level until the storm system is passed. So far, they have reported at least five dead from this state, including one girl. US President Donald Trump approved the state of emergency in Tennessee, allowing federal aid.
Missouri Governor asked the National Guard to help manage the weather consequences. It claimed at least one victim – a 68 -year -old man who probably died on the highway when he helped another driver. Extensive material damage and injured were also reported by rescuers from Kentucky, Mississippi and Arkansas, where the Tornado of the Surrupted wrecking up to approximately eight kilometers.
