In 2024, tornado -related accidents left 54 dead in the United States, according to the Oceanic and Atmospheric National Administration (NOAA)
More than 20 people died after the passage of tornadoes in the states of Missouri and Kentucky, in southern, reported authorities and local press on Saturday (17). Kentucky governor Andy Beshear said on social networks that at least 14 people died in the strong storms on Friday night. At least seven other people died in Missouri, according to The Washington Post. “We started today (Saturday) with the devastating news that we lost at least 14 of our inhabitants due to the storms last night, but unfortunately this number should increase as we receive more information,” said Beshear. “Please pray for all affected families,” he added.
The Washington Post reported, citing city officials that five people died in St. Louis, Missouri, due to bad weather. “Our city is in mourning tonight,” mayor Cara Spencer told journalists on Friday. “Loss of lives and destruction are really horrible.” In 2024, tornado -related accidents left 54 dead in the United States, according to the Oceanic and Atmospheric National Administration (NOAA).
Posted by Luisa Cardoso
*With information from AFP
