Major storms in the Midwest have left at least 42 people dead following devastating tornadoes, dust storms, and wildfires in multiple states.
Fox Weather reported that 42 individuals had been confirmed dead in Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and North Carolina. According to the outlet, the severe storms started on Friday and lasted throughout the weekend, bombarding states with hurricane-force wind gusts, lightning, and thunderstorms that left hundreds of thousands of people without power.
According to Fox Weather, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Storm Prediction Center noted that there were over 1,000 storm reports stemming from the recent storms. Fox Weather added that there were at least 56 tornadoes confirmed in 10 different states over the weekend.
According to The Associated Press, the storm death toll increased after the Kansas Highway Patrol confirmed that eight individuals were killed in a highway pileup involving at least 50 vehicles that was caused by a dust storm in Sherman County, Kansas, on Friday.
On Sunday, President Donald Trump released a statement on Truth Social regarding the devastating storms that impacted multiple states across the country, saying, “We are actively monitoring the severe tornadoes and storms that have impacted many States across the South and Midwest — 36 innocent lives have been lost, and many more devastated.”
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“The National Guard have been deployed to Arkansas, and my Administration is ready to assist State and Local Officials, as they help their communities to try and recover from the damage,” Trump added. “Please join Melania and me in praying for everyone impacted by these terrible storms!”
A video shared on X, formerly Twitter, by the Weather Monitor social media account shows a tornado that devastated the area in Gordo, Alabama. Weather Monitor also shared a video of the remains from a major tornado in Plantersville, Alabama, over the weekend.
The Associated Press reported that the devastating storms resulted in more than 100 wildfires in the Midwest region. The outlet noted that over 100 million people were under extreme weather conditions forecasts from the Canadian border to as far south as Texas. According to The Associated Press, parts of Minnesota and South Dakota were also under blizzard warnings on Saturday.
Videos and pictures shared on social media highlight the devastation caused by the massive storms, tornadoes, and wildfires.