<p>Atleast five&nbsp;people died and 35 were injured in a tornado that devastated a small town in Iowa, officials said.</p>

<p>The number of people injured is likely higher, the Iowa Department of Public Safety said on Wednesday (May 22). The names of those killed haven’t been released.</p>

<p>The tornado carved a path of destruction through Greenfield, a town of 2,000 located approximately 55 miles (88.5 kilometers) southwest of Des Moines.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It left behind a wide swath of obliterated homes, shattered trees, and mangled cars. Additionally, the twister tore apart and crumpled large wind turbines used for power generation several miles outside the town.<br />
Rescue teams were searching through mounds of debris on Wednesday to be sure no victims remained buried in the rubble.</p>

<p>“It’s still a search mission as far as we’re looking to be sure all residents are accounted for,” said Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Alex Dinkla.</p>

<p>Residents could be seen helping each other selecting belongings from the wreckage.</p>

<p>Tornado warnings were reported across Iowa, including close to the towns of Corning, Griswold, Guthrie Center, and Fontanelle. In one incident, a tornado took down several 250-foot wind turbines in Iowa.</p>

<p>The National Weather Service said initial surveys indicated at least an EF-3 tornado in Greenfield, but additional damage assessment could lead to a more powerful ranking.</p>

<p>The fatal tornado emerged during a remarkably tumultuous tornado season in the US, coinciding with a period where climate change is intensifying the ferocity of storms globally. April witnessed the second-highest tally of tornadoes ever recorded in the country.</p>

<p>There have been 859 confirmed tornadoes this year, 27% more than the US sees on average, according to NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma. So far, Iowa has&nbsp;had the most, with 81 confirmed twisters.</p>

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<p>On Tuesday alone, the National Weather Service said it received 23 tornado reports, with most in Iowa and one each in Wisconsin and Minnesota.</p>

<p>Tuesday’s tornado also saw flooding and power outages in Nebraska, damage from tornadoes in Wisconsin and Minnesota, and dust storms in Illinois that forced two interstates to be closed.</p>

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Atleast five people died and 35 were injured in a tornado that devastated a small town in Iowa, officials said. The number of people injured is likely higher, the Iowa Department of Public Safety said on Wednesday (May 22).

Atleast five people died and 35 were injured in a tornado that devastated a small town in Iowa, officials said. The number of people injured is likely higher, the Iowa Department of Public Safety said on Wednesday (May 22). The names of those killed haven’t been released. The tornado carved a path of destruction through Greenfield, a town of 2,000 located approximately 55 miles (88.5 kilometers) southwest of Des Moines. Also read: Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump It left behind a wide swath of obliterated homes, shattered trees, and mangled cars. Additionally, the twister tore apart and crumpled large wind turbines used for power generation several miles outside the town. Rescue teams were searching through mounds of debris on Wednesday to be sure no victims remained buried in the rubble. “It’s still a search mission as far as we’re looking to be sure all residents are accounted for,” said Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Alex Dinkla. Residents could be seen helping each other selecting belongings from the wreckage. Tornado warnings were reported across Iowa, including close to the towns of Corning, Griswold, Guthrie Center, and Fontanelle. In one incident, a tornado took down several 250-foot wind turbines in Iowa. The National Weather Service said initial surveys indicated at least an EF-3 tornado in Greenfield, but additional damage assessment could lead to a more powerful ranking. The fatal tornado emerged during a remarkably tumultuous tornado season in the US, coinciding with a period where climate change is intensifying the ferocity of storms globally. April witnessed the second-highest tally of tornadoes ever recorded in the country. There have been 859 confirmed tornadoes this year, 27% more than the US sees on average, according to NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma. So far, Iowa has had the most, with 81 confirmed twisters. Also read: US opposes recognition of Palestinian state, Israel calls it reward for terror On Tuesday alone, the National Weather Service said it received 23 tornado reports, with most in Iowa and one each in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Tuesday’s tornado also saw flooding and power outages in Nebraska, damage from tornadoes in Wisconsin and Minnesota, and dust storms in Illinois that forced two interstates to be closed. (With inputs from agencies)

At least 5 killed, 35 injured as tornado wreaks havoc in Iowa

<p>A powerful tornado struck Iowa on Tuesday (May 12),&nbsp;killing several people dead and injuring at least a dozen more.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes after last week's tragedy where&nbsp;deadly storms impacted the Houston area in Texas and left at least eight individuals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports suggested that the small town of Greenfield in the US state of Iowa, which holds about 2,000 residents, witnessed devastation as neighbourhood was left in ruins and homes were destroyed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Iowa State Patrol Sgt Alex Dinkla confirmed the fatalities at a news conference.</p>

<p>However, the exact number is still being determined.</p>

<p>"We do have confirmed fatalities," Dinkla stated. He added that authorities believe they have accounted for all residents in the town. Patients from Greenfield's small hospital had to be transferred to other facilities in nearby cities due to the extensive damage.</p>

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<p>Residents could be seen helping each other selecting belongings from the wreckage.</p>

<p>Tornado warnings were reported across Iowa, including close to the towns of Corning, Griswold, Guthrie Center,&nbsp; and Fontanelle. In one incident, a tornado took down several 250-foot wind turbines in Iowa.</p>

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<p>At least one turbine caught fire, sending plumes of black smoke into the sky.&nbsp;The town of Greenfield is now facing a daunting recovery.</p>

<h2><strong>Severe&nbsp;weather affecting multiple states&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Tuesday’s tornadoes were part of a larger system of severe weather that affected multiple states with giant hail, heavy rain and high winds. The storm system also impacted Wisconsin, Nebraska and Illinois.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>National Weather Service meteorologist Chuck Schaffer said that winds of up to 45 mph hit the McLean area in&nbsp;Illinois.</p>

<p>“There is no visibility at times,” Illinois state police wrote on X.</p>

<p>The National Weather Service had issued warnings, and many schools and activities were canceled in Iowa.</p>

<p>Severe weather is expected to continue, moving southwards and affecting parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and southern Missouri in the coming days.</p>

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A powerful tornado struck Iowa on Tuesday (May 12), killing several people dead and injuring at least a dozen more. This comes after last week's tragedy where deadly storms impacted the Houston area in Texas and left at least eight individuals.

A powerful tornado struck Iowa on Tuesday (May 12), killing several people dead and injuring at least a dozen more. This comes after last week's tragedy where deadly storms impacted the Houston area in Texas and left at least eight individuals. Reports suggested that the small town of Greenfield in the US state of Iowa, which holds about 2,000 residents, witnessed devastation as neighbourhood was left in ruins and homes were destroyed. Iowa State Patrol Sgt Alex Dinkla confirmed the fatalities at a news conference. However, the exact number is still being determined. "We do have confirmed fatalities," Dinkla stated. He added that authorities believe they have accounted for all residents in the town. Patients from Greenfield's small hospital had to be transferred to other facilities in nearby cities due to the extensive damage. Also Read | Donald Trump hush money trial closes without him taking the stand: Key developments Residents could be seen helping each other selecting belongings from the wreckage. Tornado warnings were reported across Iowa, including close to the towns of Corning, Griswold, Guthrie Center, and Fontanelle. In one incident, a tornado took down several 250-foot wind turbines in Iowa. Also Read | Ireland to recognise Palestine statehood as Israel warns 'don’t be a pawn in the hands of Hamas' At least one turbine caught fire, sending plumes of black smoke into the sky. The town of Greenfield is now facing a daunting recovery. Severe weather affecting multiple states Tuesday’s tornadoes were part of a larger system of severe weather that affected multiple states with giant hail, heavy rain and high winds. The storm system also impacted Wisconsin, Nebraska and Illinois. Watch | French President Emmanuel Macron to visit New Caledonia as unrest continues in second week × National Weather Service meteorologist Chuck Schaffer said that winds of up to 45 mph hit the McLean area in Illinois. “There is no visibility at times,” Illinois state police wrote on X. The National Weather Service had issued warnings, and many schools and activities were canceled in Iowa. Severe weather is expected to continue, moving southwards and affecting parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and southern Missouri in the coming days. (With inputs from agencies)

Tornado leaves multiple dead and dozens injured in Iowa, homes in ruins

An outbreak of tornadoes in the US central midwest region and the plains left behind a trail of destruction with homes ripped apart. Watch in for more details!

Tornadoes sweep through US midwest

The storms continue an outbreak of torrential rain and tornadoes that has cut across the US. Severe storms and tornadoes killed two people in Tennessee and another in North Carolina. Watch in for more details!

Tornadoes tear through Southeastern US, at least three dead

Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for four Southwest Michigan counties after at least two confirmed tornadoes ripped through the area. Watch in for more details!

Michigan declares state of emergency over tornado damage

<p>A barrage of severe storms battered the Midwest on Tuesday (May 7), unleashing heavy rain, strong gusts of wind, and tornadoes across the region, just a day after a deadly tornado ripped through Oklahoma town killing at least one person and injuring five.</p>

<p>According to local media outlets multiple tornadoes touched down in southern Michigan throughout the day, causing damage to several buildings. Thankfully, there were no casualties reported.</p>

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<p>This severe storm came right after a series of tornadoes hit Oklahoma the previous day. The reports from local media described extensive damage to homes and trees uprooted in the northeastern part of the state.</p>

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According to the National Weather Service, tornadoes were spotted in parts of Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, while parts of Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri were also under a tornado watch.</p>

<p>In southwestern Michigan, two tornadoes struck the city of Portage near Kalamazoo. The sheriff’s office there said multiple trees and power lines were down in the area. A FedEx building was destroyed and delivery vehicles were also hit, but a company spokesperson said there were no serious injuries despite the damage.</p>

<h2><strong>Tornadoes cause destruction across US</strong></h2>

<p>The National Weather Service said more than a dozen tornadoes from Monday (May 6) evening through early Tuesday (May 7) in the central part of the United States were reported. Oklahoma alone witnessed eight&nbsp;tornadoes, while Kansas, South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri and Tennessee all saw at least one tornado.</p>

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<p>The storms come amid a wild swing in severe weather across the globe that includes some of the worst-ever flooding in Brazil and a brutal Asian heat wave.</p>

<p>A deadly tornado tore through Barnsdall, Oklahoma, a small town of about 1,000 residents&nbsp;located north of Tulsa,&nbsp;on Monday evening. The National Weather Service in the area immediately issued a dire warning, alerting residents of Barnsdall and nearby Bartlesville of a large and potentially life-threatening tornado approaching.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A barrage of severe storms battered the Midwest on Tuesday (May 7), unleashing heavy rain, strong gusts of wind, and tornadoes across the region, just a day after a deadly tornado ripped through Oklahoma town killing at least one person and injuring five.

A barrage of severe storms battered the Midwest on Tuesday (May 7), unleashing heavy rain, strong gusts of wind, and tornadoes across the region, just a day after a deadly tornado ripped through Oklahoma town killing at least one person and injuring five. According to local media outlets multiple tornadoes touched down in southern Michigan throughout the day, causing damage to several buildings. Thankfully, there were no casualties reported. Also read: Dashcam video shows moment when powerful tornado flattened This severe storm came right after a series of tornadoes hit Oklahoma the previous day. The reports from local media described extensive damage to homes and trees uprooted in the northeastern part of the state. According to the National Weather Service, tornadoes were spotted in parts of Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, while parts of Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri were also under a tornado watch. In southwestern Michigan, two tornadoes struck the city of Portage near Kalamazoo. The sheriff’s office there said multiple trees and power lines were down in the area. A FedEx building was destroyed and delivery vehicles were also hit, but a company spokesperson said there were no serious injuries despite the damage. Tornadoes cause destruction across US The National Weather Service said more than a dozen tornadoes from Monday (May 6) evening through early Tuesday (May 7) in the central part of the United States were reported. Oklahoma alone witnessed eight tornadoes, while Kansas, South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri and Tennessee all saw at least one tornado. Also read: US: Tornados hit Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, killing 5 including infant The storms come amid a wild swing in severe weather across the globe that includes some of the worst-ever flooding in Brazil and a brutal Asian heat wave. A deadly tornado tore through Barnsdall, Oklahoma, a small town of about 1,000 residents located north of Tulsa, on Monday evening. The National Weather Service in the area immediately issued a dire warning, alerting residents of Barnsdall and nearby Bartlesville of a large and potentially life-threatening tornado approaching. (With inputs from agencies)

Deadly tornadoes and severe storms strike American Midwest

A tornado struck the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, killing five people and damaging more than 140 factory buildings.

Tornado in China: Five killed & 140 factory buildings damaged in tornado

<p>At least five people were killed and 33 others were injured after a tornado struck China’s southern city of Guangzhou, reported the state news agency Xinhua, on Saturday (Apr 27) citing local officials.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier on Saturday, the Chinese media reported that a tornado struck Guangzhou amid a severe rain and hail storm, which sent debris swirling into the air. The tornado hit about 3:00 pm (local time) in the city’s Baiyun district, according to the China Meteorological Administration.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The tornado&nbsp;also damaged 141 factory buildings but no residential houses&nbsp;collapsed, according to Xinhua.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Rescuers from the city’s emergency management, weather, fire, waterworks and health departments, as well as local residents, were sent to the site and as of 10:00 pm (local time) search and rescue work was&nbsp;completed, reported the Chinese news agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Images and videos on social media show a darkened sky in the mid-afternoon and&nbsp;debris swirling upward, reported the Associated Press. Additionally, some photos online&nbsp;showed damaged cars and uprooted trees.</p>

<p>The Chinese authorities said that the tornado was of level-three intensity, two points lower than the highest level.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The weather station in Liangtian Village, around 2.8 kilometres from the tornado’s point of occurrence registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 metres per second, reported Xinhua.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier on Saturday, city authorities had issued warnings of thunderstorms, rainstorms, hailstorms and tornadoes in several parts of Guangzhou.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Record-breaking floods kill four</strong></h2>

<p>The tornado also comes after China’s southern Guangdong province recently battled record-breaking floods caused by heavy rains.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>At least four people were killed and tens of thousands across several cities&nbsp;displaced after record-breaking flooding hit the region on Friday (Apr 19), reported the South China Morning Post (SCMP).</p>

<p>Authorities in Guangzhou, on Saturday, said that the city has already witnessed the total monthly&nbsp;rainfall of 455.8mm, which is the highest for April since 1951.</p>

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At least five people were killed and 33 others were injured after a tornado struck China’s southern city of Guangzhou, reported the state news agency Xinhua, on Saturday (Apr 27) citing local officials.

At least five people were killed and 33 others were injured after a tornado struck China’s southern city of Guangzhou, reported the state news agency Xinhua, on Saturday (Apr 27) citing local officials. What happened? Earlier on Saturday, the Chinese media reported that a tornado struck Guangzhou amid a severe rain and hail storm, which sent debris swirling into the air. The tornado hit about 3:00 pm (local time) in the city’s Baiyun district, according to the China Meteorological Administration. The tornado also damaged 141 factory buildings but no residential houses collapsed, according to Xinhua. Also Read | Japan's Bonin Islands hit by magnitude 6.5 earthquake Rescuers from the city’s emergency management, weather, fire, waterworks and health departments, as well as local residents, were sent to the site and as of 10:00 pm (local time) search and rescue work was completed, reported the Chinese news agency. Images and videos on social media show a darkened sky in the mid-afternoon and debris swirling upward, reported the Associated Press. Additionally, some photos online showed damaged cars and uprooted trees. The Chinese authorities said that the tornado was of level-three intensity, two points lower than the highest level. The weather station in Liangtian Village, around 2.8 kilometres from the tornado’s point of occurrence registered a maximum wind gust of 20.6 metres per second, reported Xinhua. Earlier on Saturday, city authorities had issued warnings of thunderstorms, rainstorms, hailstorms and tornadoes in several parts of Guangzhou. Record-breaking floods kill four The tornado also comes after China’s southern Guangdong province recently battled record-breaking floods caused by heavy rains. Also Read | Tornadoes flatten homes in Nebraska, leave trail of damage in Iowa At least four people were killed and tens of thousands across several cities displaced after record-breaking flooding hit the region on Friday (Apr 19), reported the South China Morning Post (SCMP). Authorities in Guangzhou, on Saturday, said that the city has already witnessed the total monthly rainfall of 455.8mm, which is the highest for April since 1951. (With inputs from agencies)

China: At least five killed, over 30 injured after tornado strikes Guangzhou

Fierce tornadoes and strong winds ripped through the US Midwest on Friday forcing hundreds of people to take refuge in the storm shelters. Iowa, Omaha and Nebraska are badly hit after the storm plowed through the Suburban areas leaving a trail of Destruction there. Watch in for more details!

US: Hundreds of houses sustain damages from multiple tornadoes

Tornadoes in US Midwest cause severe damage, storms plow through suburban Omaha, Nebraska

<p>On Friday afternoon (April 26), Omaha, Nebraska, and Iowa were struck by destructive tornadoes, causing significant damage to hundreds of homes and structures in the two states.</p>

<p>Three people were injured as a result of the tornadoes. Reports indicate that multiple tornadoes were seen&nbsp;in at least five US states, with the most destructive storm moving from rural areas into the suburbs northwest of Omaha, a city with a population of 485,000.</p>

<p>Additionally, there were 19 severe squalls and 45 hailstorms reported following a major weather event on Friday.</p>

<p>Social media posts showed destroyed homes and toppled trees in rural areas near Omaha due to storms. Roads were blocked by law enforcement. Many houses in Omaha, especially in the Elkhorn area, were damaged, according to Omaha police. Police and firefighters searched door-to-door to help those trapped. Omaha Fire Chief stated that teams focused on the worst-hit area&nbsp;and had a plan to search for anyone trapped.</p>

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<p>“They’re going to be putting together a strategic plan for a detailed search of the area, starting with the properties with the most damage,” the AP said, quoting Bossman.</p>

<p>Homes in the Elkhorn neighborhood of Omaha experienced significant damage, with even newly constructed houses among those destroyed or flattened.</p>

<p>Emergency vehicles rushed to the affected areas, as residents described the tornado's impact as devastating.</p>

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<p>“We watched it touch down like 200 yards over there, and then we took shelter,” said another eyewitness, Pat Woods, who lives in Elkhorn. “We could hear it coming through. When we came up, our fence was gone, and we looked to the northwest and the whole neighbourhood was gone.”</p>

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<p>Three people, including a child, were in the basement when the tornado hit their destroyed house, but they escaped safely. Only two people with minor injuries were taken for treatment, according to Bonacci. A local TV clip showed a woman being carried out on a stretcher from a damaged home in Blair, a city north of Omaha.</p>

<p>After moving through the airport, the tornado crossed the Missouri River into Iowa, north of Council Bluffs.</p>

<p>Forecasters issued tornado warnings for parts of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas for Saturday, also cautioning about the possibility of large hail and strong winds.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


On Friday afternoon (April 26), Omaha, Nebraska, and Iowa were struck by destructive tornadoes, causing significant damage to hundreds of homes and structures in the two states.

On Friday afternoon (April 26), Omaha, Nebraska, and Iowa were struck by destructive tornadoes, causing significant damage to hundreds of homes and structures in the two states. Three people were injured as a result of the tornadoes. Reports indicate that multiple tornadoes were seen in at least five US states, with the most destructive storm moving from rural areas into the suburbs northwest of Omaha, a city with a population of 485,000. Additionally, there were 19 severe squalls and 45 hailstorms reported following a major weather event on Friday. Social media posts showed destroyed homes and toppled trees in rural areas near Omaha due to storms. Roads were blocked by law enforcement. Many houses in Omaha, especially in the Elkhorn area, were damaged, according to Omaha police. Police and firefighters searched door-to-door to help those trapped. Omaha Fire Chief stated that teams focused on the worst-hit area and had a plan to search for anyone trapped. Watch the video here: DRONE VIDEO -- Miles Springer sent us drone video of the tornado damage Friday in Elkhorn. pic.twitter.com/rP60wdM27y — 6 News WOWT (@WOWT6News) April 27, 2024 × “They’re going to be putting together a strategic plan for a detailed search of the area, starting with the properties with the most damage,” the AP said, quoting Bossman. Homes in the Elkhorn neighborhood of Omaha experienced significant damage, with even newly constructed houses among those destroyed or flattened. Emergency vehicles rushed to the affected areas, as residents described the tornado's impact as devastating. Also watch | US Presidential Debate 2024: Biden agrees to debate Trump after months of evasion “We watched it touch down like 200 yards over there, and then we took shelter,” said another eyewitness, Pat Woods, who lives in Elkhorn. “We could hear it coming through. When we came up, our fence was gone, and we looked to the northwest and the whole neighbourhood was gone.” Also read | US announces 'largest to date' $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine Three people, including a child, were in the basement when the tornado hit their destroyed house, but they escaped safely. Only two people with minor injuries were taken for treatment, according to Bonacci. A local TV clip showed a woman being carried out on a stretcher from a damaged home in Blair, a city north of Omaha. After moving through the airport, the tornado crossed the Missouri River into Iowa, north of Council Bluffs. Forecasters issued tornado warnings for parts of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas for Saturday, also cautioning about the possibility of large hail and strong winds. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Millions of people across the US east of the Mississippi experienced extreme weather on Wednesday (April 3) as&nbsp;powerful thunderstorms swept across several states, bringing intense winds, rain, and other dangerous weather conditions.</p>

<p>A satellite loop shared by the Cooperative Institute of Meteorological Satellite Studies in Wisconsin (CIMSS) shows the storm across the central parts of our country. The yellow colours represent more of the drier slot, with the cold front along with the green and white, which shows the precipitation and moisture associated with the system.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Destructive tornadoes, hail, and gusty winds were witnessed in the south of Michigan on Tuesday (April 2).</p>

<p>Some states, including Kentucky and West Virginia, declared a state of emergencies due to the intense weather conditions that left a swath of destruction across the southern part.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An immense cleanup effort has ensued that is expected to take months for some locales that were hit especially hard. Early reports listed at least two fatalities, along with a few dozen injuries.</p>

<p>A massive cleanup effort is anticipated to take months for those areas that were particularly severely affected. A dozen injuries and at least two fatalities were reported in the early reports.</p>

<p>According to the National Weather Service reports, tornadoes were spotted in Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky and Georgia, with at least one death reported was in Oklahoma.</p>

<p>In South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, millions of people are still under tornado watch. The warning, which ends at 1pm ET, was issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) and affects key cities like Tallahassee, Florida, and Savannah, Georgia.</p>

<p>Andy Beshear, Kentucky’s governor, on Tuesday (April 2) declared a state of emergency after severe storms caused heavy rain, hail, lightning, possible tornadoes and intense damaging winds throughout the state.</p>

<p>Beshear informed that there were reports of damaged buildings across Kentucky, but no reported fatalities.</p>

<p>There is a forecast of a major winter storm to affect multiple states in the Midwest and New England region. According to a report on CNN, there are winter weather alerts in effect for around 12 million people, with the threat of severe hail and strong winds.</p>

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Millions of people across the US east of the Mississippi experienced extreme weather on Wednesday (April 3) as powerful thunderstorms swept across several states, bringing intense winds, rain, and other dangerous weather conditions.

Millions of people across the US east of the Mississippi experienced extreme weather on Wednesday (April 3) as powerful thunderstorms swept across several states, bringing intense winds, rain, and other dangerous weather conditions. A satellite loop shared by the Cooperative Institute of Meteorological Satellite Studies in Wisconsin (CIMSS) shows the storm across the central parts of our country. The yellow colours represent more of the drier slot, with the cold front along with the green and white, which shows the precipitation and moisture associated with the system. Also read: Morning brief: Israel targeted aid convoy 'systematically', says WCK founder; Taiwan quake updates, and more Destructive tornadoes, hail, and gusty winds were witnessed in the south of Michigan on Tuesday (April 2). Some states, including Kentucky and West Virginia, declared a state of emergencies due to the intense weather conditions that left a swath of destruction across the southern part. An immense cleanup effort has ensued that is expected to take months for some locales that were hit especially hard. Early reports listed at least two fatalities, along with a few dozen injuries. A massive cleanup effort is anticipated to take months for those areas that were particularly severely affected. A dozen injuries and at least two fatalities were reported in the early reports. According to the National Weather Service reports, tornadoes were spotted in Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky and Georgia, with at least one death reported was in Oklahoma. In South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, millions of people are still under tornado watch. The warning, which ends at 1pm ET, was issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) and affects key cities like Tallahassee, Florida, and Savannah, Georgia. Andy Beshear, Kentucky’s governor, on Tuesday (April 2) declared a state of emergency after severe storms caused heavy rain, hail, lightning, possible tornadoes and intense damaging winds throughout the state. Beshear informed that there were reports of damaged buildings across Kentucky, but no reported fatalities. There is a forecast of a major winter storm to affect multiple states in the Midwest and New England region. According to a report on CNN, there are winter weather alerts in effect for around 12 million people, with the threat of severe hail and strong winds. (With inputs from agencies)

Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms wreak havoc from US South to Ohio

<p>In a miraculous turn of events, a four-month-old baby named Lord was discovered unharmed in a tree after being swept up by a tornado that struck Tennessee. His parents, expressing gratitude, attributed the baby's safety to divine intervention, as the deadly tornado tore through their mobile home, lifting the bassinet with the infant still inside.</p>

<p>Lord's mother, Sydney Moore, narrated the traumatic experience to BBC, revealing that the tornado's tip descended, picking up the bassinet and making her baby the first victim. Despite efforts by the father to shield the infant, both were caught in the vortex. Moore vividly described being crushed as the mobile home's wall collapsed while attempting to protect her other son.</p>

<p>"He was just holding on to the bassinet the whole time, and they went into circles, he said, and then they got thrown," said Moore, adding that as she rushed to protect her other son, the wall of the mobile home collapsed.</p>

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<h2><strong>Frantic search and miraculous discovery</strong></h2>

<p>Following the tornado's passage, the parents, amidst panic, discovered Lord missing. In a frantic search, they miraculously found the baby safely nestled in a tree about 25 feet away.</p>

<p>Moore described the discovery as if the baby had been carefully placed in a tree, resembling a "cubby hole" at the bottom.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Tennessee Tornado kill at least six, leave tens of thousands without power</strong></p>

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<p>The emotional reunion unfolded as the family navigated the tornado aftermath. Moore emotionally recounted witnessing her fiance, Aramis Youngblood, bringing back the baby through the woods, soaked in rain and with torn clothes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the family experienced a miraculous reunion, the tornado left a trail of devastation in its wake. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office reported three fatalities and nearly two dozen injuries in connection with the tornado incident.</p>

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In a miraculous turn of events, a four-month-old baby named Lord was discovered unharmed in a tree after being swept up by a tornado that struck Tennessee. His parents, expressing gratitude, attributed the baby's safety to divine intervention, as the deadly tornado tore through their mobile home, lifting the bassinet with the infant still inside.

In a miraculous turn of events, a four-month-old baby named Lord was discovered unharmed in a tree after being swept up by a tornado that struck Tennessee. His parents, expressing gratitude, attributed the baby's safety to divine intervention, as the deadly tornado tore through their mobile home, lifting the bassinet with the infant still inside. Lord's mother, Sydney Moore, narrated the traumatic experience to BBC, revealing that the tornado's tip descended, picking up the bassinet and making her baby the first victim. Despite efforts by the father to shield the infant, both were caught in the vortex. Moore vividly described being crushed as the mobile home's wall collapsed while attempting to protect her other son. "He was just holding on to the bassinet the whole time, and they went into circles, he said, and then they got thrown," said Moore, adding that as she rushed to protect her other son, the wall of the mobile home collapsed. Also read | Woman goes to hospital with stomach pain, walks out with a baby weeks later Frantic search and miraculous discovery Following the tornado's passage, the parents, amidst panic, discovered Lord missing. In a frantic search, they miraculously found the baby safely nestled in a tree about 25 feet away. Moore described the discovery as if the baby had been carefully placed in a tree, resembling a "cubby hole" at the bottom. Also watch | Tennessee Tornado kill at least six, leave tens of thousands without power The emotional reunion unfolded as the family navigated the tornado aftermath. Moore emotionally recounted witnessing her fiance, Aramis Youngblood, bringing back the baby through the woods, soaked in rain and with torn clothes. While the family experienced a miraculous reunion, the tornado left a trail of devastation in its wake. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office reported three fatalities and nearly two dozen injuries in connection with the tornado incident. (With inputs from agencies)

Miracle in storm: Four-month-old US baby found alive in tree after tornado lifts bassinet

At least six people are dead and 23 others are injured after a heavy thunderstorm and tornado roared through Tennessee state in the US. More than 880,000 people have been left without power.

Tornadoes unleash deadly terror in Tennessee | At least 6 dead dead

Tennessee Tornado: US Authorities claim a state of emergency in Clarksville

<p>A Pfizer pharmaceutical plant was ripped apart by a violent tornado on Wednesday (July 19) &nbsp;60 miles east of Raleigh, North Carolina. The manufacturing plant suffered huge damage after it was hit by the tornado which touched down near Rocky Mount. According to a report published by The Associated Press, Pfizer confirmed that no one suffered serious injuries.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, Pfizer tweeted that the employees followed the protocol and evacuated the plant, because of which everyone was safe and accounted for.</p>

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<p>"We are assessing the situation to determine the impact on production. Our thoughts are with our colleagues, our patients, and the community as we rebuild from this weather incident," Pfizer stated in a second tweet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As mentioned on the Pfizer website, the company's Rocky Mount plant is one of "the largest sterile injectable facilities in the world" and the factory produces around 25 per cent of Pfizer’s sterile injectables which are used in the hospitals of the US.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"At this facility, a wide range of products are produced, including anaesthesia, analgesia, therapeutics, anti-infectives and neuromuscular blockers. These products are available in small volume presentations, such as ampules, vials and syringes, and large volume presentations, such as IV bags and semi-rigid bottles," it stated.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Tornado identified as an EF3 </strong></h2>

<p>Annually, more than 400 million units are manufactured at Pfizer's North Carolina plant.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;At least 3 dead after storms hit US Midwest and South</strong></p>

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<p>In the videos of the plant shared on social media, debris was seen scattered and parts of the roof appeared ripped off in the storm. The National Weather Service, in a tweet on Thursday (July 20) stated that the tornado was identified as an EF3 and had peak winds of 150 mph.</p>

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<p>The tornado travelled for 16 miles on the ground and injured 16 people, proving life-threatening for two of them. As per the National Weather Service's tweet, no fatalities were reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This was the first EF3 tornado which was recorded in central North Carolina in July.</p>

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A Pfizer pharmaceutical plant was ripped apart by a violent tornado on Wednesday (July 19) 60 miles east of Raleigh, North Carolina. The manufacturing plant suffered huge damage after it was hit by the tornado which touched down near Rocky Mount.

A Pfizer pharmaceutical plant was ripped apart by a violent tornado on Wednesday (July 19) 60 miles east of Raleigh, North Carolina. The manufacturing plant suffered huge damage after it was hit by the tornado which touched down near Rocky Mount. According to a report published by The Associated Press, Pfizer confirmed that no one suffered serious injuries. On Wednesday, Pfizer tweeted that the employees followed the protocol and evacuated the plant, because of which everyone was safe and accounted for. ALSO READ | Tornado forms near Chicago’s O'Hare airport, disrupting many flights "We are assessing the situation to determine the impact on production. Our thoughts are with our colleagues, our patients, and the community as we rebuild from this weather incident," Pfizer stated in a second tweet. 🚨 BREAKING NEWS: A Pfizer Warehouse Full of Covid Vaccines Was Just DESTROYED BY A TORNADO in North Carolina ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/BiyLw65OaV — Matt Wallace (@MattWallace888) July 19, 2023 × As mentioned on the Pfizer website, the company's Rocky Mount plant is one of "the largest sterile injectable facilities in the world" and the factory produces around 25 per cent of Pfizer’s sterile injectables which are used in the hospitals of the US. We can confirm that the Pfizer Rocky Mount facility was damaged by the tornado. Pfizer colleagues at the site followed our established safety protocol and were able to evacuate. They are safe and accounted for. — Pfizer Inc. (@pfizer) July 19, 2023 × "At this facility, a wide range of products are produced, including anaesthesia, analgesia, therapeutics, anti-infectives and neuromuscular blockers. These products are available in small volume presentations, such as ampules, vials and syringes, and large volume presentations, such as IV bags and semi-rigid bottles," it stated. Tornado identified as an EF3 Annually, more than 400 million units are manufactured at Pfizer's North Carolina plant. WATCH | At least 3 dead after storms hit US Midwest and South In the videos of the plant shared on social media, debris was seen scattered and parts of the roof appeared ripped off in the storm. The National Weather Service, in a tweet on Thursday (July 20) stated that the tornado was identified as an EF3 and had peak winds of 150 mph. 🌪️The tornado survey results are in! The Dortches-Battleboro NC Tornado was on the ground for 16.5 miles and produced peak winds of 150 mph. This is the first EF-3 tornado ever observed in central North Carolina in the month of July! #NCwx pic.twitter.com/mr49ZTgIjE — NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) July 20, 2023 × The tornado travelled for 16 miles on the ground and injured 16 people, proving life-threatening for two of them. As per the National Weather Service's tweet, no fatalities were reported. This was the first EF3 tornado which was recorded in central North Carolina in July. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>A tornado reached near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Wednesday (July 12) as hundreds of flights were disrupted. Passengers were forced to take shelter.</p>

<p>The National Weather Service in Chicago confirmed the presence of a tornado on the ground around 7 pm local time.</p>

<p>“This tornado has been touching the ground intermittently so far and is moving east. There are additional circulations along the line south of O’Hare. Seek shelter if in the warned area,” it stated.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>By 8 pm, the weather service stated that the Chicago forecast area was “currently tornado warning free.” It added that the storm was travelling east toward southwest Michigan, and a tornado watch was into effect for regions of Michigan, Indiana and Ohio on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>At least eight tornadoes hit north-eastern Illinois, which included four in Cook County.<br />
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<p>The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all departures of commercial flights at Midway and O’Hare airports.</p>

<p>As per FlightAware, more than 300 flights in and out of O’Hare and also 32 in and out of Midway were cancelled, with hundreds of people sheltered at O’Hare.</p>

<p>The video from TV stations showed hundreds of people huddled in an O’Hare concourse.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kevin Bargnes, director of communications for O’Hare and Chicago Midway International Airport, told WGN-TV Wednesday night that no damage was reported at either airport.</p>

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<p>Chicago resident Lynn Becker posted a video to Twitter in which sirens could be heard across the city’s skyline. “I’m in a 60-story apartment building so my options are somewhat limited. We have to, I assume, go into the core of the building," he said.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;At least 3 dead after storms hit US Midwest and South</strong></p>

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<p>“There’s a certain panic when you’re watching a TV screen and everything is in red … but the hope is that the damage is minimal,” he added.</p>

<p>&nbsp;Two tornado warnings for Chicago were issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday evening.</p>

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<p>The National Weather Service reported that roofs blew off and trees were uprooted in the Cook County town and the storm blew out car windows in La Grange. The service stated that roof and tree damage was reported due to several other twisters. The weather service was informed by an unidentified emergency manager that a roof was blown off in the community of Huntley in McHenry County.</p>

<p>In the past, the Chicago metropolitan area witnessed tornadoes and many have hit within the city limits, as per the weather service. Around 92 significant tornadoes were recorded by the weather service between 1855 and 2008 in the Chicago metro area.&nbsp;</p>

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A tornado reached near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Wednesday (July 12) as hundreds of flights were disrupted. Passengers were forced to take shelter.

A tornado reached near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Wednesday (July 12) as hundreds of flights were disrupted. Passengers were forced to take shelter. The National Weather Service in Chicago confirmed the presence of a tornado on the ground around 7 pm local time. “This tornado has been touching the ground intermittently so far and is moving east. There are additional circulations along the line south of O’Hare. Seek shelter if in the warned area,” it stated. ALSO READ | US: At least four dead as tornado ravages Texas town, hundreds injured By 8 pm, the weather service stated that the Chicago forecast area was “currently tornado warning free.” It added that the storm was travelling east toward southwest Michigan, and a tornado watch was into effect for regions of Michigan, Indiana and Ohio on Thursday. We have visuals of the #tornado near Chicago, IL. We're tracking these storms LIVE on WeatherNation right now. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/LH2P4q1qkZ — WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) July 12, 2023 × At least eight tornadoes hit north-eastern Illinois, which included four in Cook County. Commercial flights grounded The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all departures of commercial flights at Midway and O’Hare airports. As per FlightAware, more than 300 flights in and out of O’Hare and also 32 in and out of Midway were cancelled, with hundreds of people sheltered at O’Hare. The video from TV stations showed hundreds of people huddled in an O’Hare concourse. Kevin Bargnes, director of communications for O’Hare and Chicago Midway International Airport, told WGN-TV Wednesday night that no damage was reported at either airport. The view from Chicago Midway Airport as a tornado-warned storm pushed through moments ago. Over 1.7 million people in the Chicago area were included within this tornado warning. Video sent in by: Taylor Mobley#weather #tornado #stormhour #ilwx #wx pic.twitter.com/DO56S1lBza — Nash Rhodes (@NashWX) July 12, 2023 × Chicago resident Lynn Becker posted a video to Twitter in which sirens could be heard across the city’s skyline. “I’m in a 60-story apartment building so my options are somewhat limited. We have to, I assume, go into the core of the building," he said. WATCH | At least 3 dead after storms hit US Midwest and South “There’s a certain panic when you’re watching a TV screen and everything is in red … but the hope is that the damage is minimal,” he added. Two tornado warnings for Chicago were issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday evening. Tornado reported near Midway, sirens going off in downtown Chicago pic.twitter.com/qryiY5TUXE — Lynn Becker (@LynnBecker) July 12, 2023 × The National Weather Service reported that roofs blew off and trees were uprooted in the Cook County town and the storm blew out car windows in La Grange. The service stated that roof and tree damage was reported due to several other twisters. The weather service was informed by an unidentified emergency manager that a roof was blown off in the community of Huntley in McHenry County. In the past, the Chicago metropolitan area witnessed tornadoes and many have hit within the city limits, as per the weather service. Around 92 significant tornadoes were recorded by the weather service between 1855 and 2008 in the Chicago metro area. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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About 6 million across US are at risk of extreme weather, as more than 700,000 residents go without power. The National Weather Service said multiple tornadoes and severe storms were reported on Sunday in central Indiana and Arkansas.

At least 3 dead after storms hit US Midwest and South

<p>A powerful tornado has left at least four people dead and injured 10&nbsp;in Texas, the southern US state. People in Texas were already grappling with a heat wave.</p>

<p>"The town of Matador has experienced an unprecedented tornado bringing damaging winds," the fire service in the neighbouring city of Lubbock said in a statement posted to Twitter Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There are four confirmed fatalities &amp; ten total injuries," it said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The fire service added that with temperatures spiking, the city had opened a cooling centre for residents. Matador City has a population of about 600. It is the main city in Motley County in north Texas.</p>

<p>The United States National Weather Service confirmed the death toll and described the "significant damage" on the west side of Matador where several buildings were heavily damaged or destroyed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The NWS reported at least four tornadoes on Wednesday in Texas. Rain and strong winds also hit some cities in the state. &nbsp;A similar storm hit Perryton killing three people and injuring about 100 last week. Perryton is a town in the Texas Panhandle with a population of about 8,000 people. A storm-chaser drone video showed several buildings, including mobile homes, destroyed or damaged. Trees could be seen uprooted and vehicles overturned.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Storm chaser Brian Emfinger, who shot drone footage over Perryton, said he saw "significant damage", including in the industrial section of town.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Unfortunately northwest of there, there is just mobile home after mobile home after mobile home that is just completely destroyed. There is significant damage," Emfinger told Fox Weather's YouTube channel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Texas and parts of the southern United States have been facing storms and a severe heatwave in recent days, with temperatures topping 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Celsius).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several cities have made air-conditioned shelters available. These include Lubbock, and Houston among others.</p>

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<p>These steps&nbsp;taken by city authorities have put a strain on the Texas power grid. It operates independently from the rest of the country and is witnessing high demand. The demand is greater especially in the afternoon hours because of the heat.</p>

<p>On Thursday, more than 220,000 people were without power, according to Poweroutage.us, which tracks power outages across the country. &nbsp;</p>

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A powerful tornado has left at least four people dead and injured 10 in Texas, the southern US state. People in Texas were already grappling with a heat wave. "The town of Matador has experienced an unprecedented tornado bringing damaging winds," the fire service in the neighbouring city of Lubbock said in a statement posted to Twitter Thursday.

A powerful tornado has left at least four people dead and injured 10 in Texas, the southern US state. People in Texas were already grappling with a heat wave. "The town of Matador has experienced an unprecedented tornado bringing damaging winds," the fire service in the neighbouring city of Lubbock said in a statement posted to Twitter Thursday. "There are four confirmed fatalities & ten total injuries," it said.  The fire service added that with temperatures spiking, the city had opened a cooling centre for residents. Matador City has a population of about 600. It is the main city in Motley County in north Texas. The United States National Weather Service confirmed the death toll and described the "significant damage" on the west side of Matador where several buildings were heavily damaged or destroyed. The NWS reported at least four tornadoes on Wednesday in Texas. Rain and strong winds also hit some cities in the state.  A similar storm hit Perryton killing three people and injuring about 100 last week. Perryton is a town in the Texas Panhandle with a population of about 8,000 people. A storm-chaser drone video showed several buildings, including mobile homes, destroyed or damaged. Trees could be seen uprooted and vehicles overturned. Storm chaser Brian Emfinger, who shot drone footage over Perryton, said he saw "significant damage", including in the industrial section of town. "Unfortunately northwest of there, there is just mobile home after mobile home after mobile home that is just completely destroyed. There is significant damage," Emfinger told Fox Weather's YouTube channel. Texas and parts of the southern United States have been facing storms and a severe heatwave in recent days, with temperatures topping 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Celsius). Several cities have made air-conditioned shelters available. These include Lubbock, and Houston among others. Also Read | US: At least four dead as tornado ravages Texas town, hundreds injured These steps taken by city authorities have put a strain on the Texas power grid. It operates independently from the rest of the country and is witnessing high demand. The demand is greater especially in the afternoon hours because of the heat. On Thursday, more than 220,000 people were without power, according to Poweroutage.us, which tracks power outages across the country.  (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Tornado hits heat-stricken Texas, kills four

<p>A heartwarming video of a dog rescued by a&nbsp;news crew surfaced on the internet which has won millions of hearts worldwide.</p>

<p>The news crew of ABC spotted the dog trapped underneath the debris of a damaged home in tornado-ravaged Texas.</p>

<p>ABC News sound technician Jim Gower heard the pooch's cries and quickly called for the animal rescue to help. While he waited, he found a nearby shovel and started digging a hole for the animal so that it could escape.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The terrified pup hesitated to exit the hole at first, however, the crew persuaded the pooch out of the wreckage with the help of a Slim Jim meat stick before the animal control arrived.</p>

<p>This came as the crew was setting up the equipment to capture the devastation caused by an EF-1 tornado in Laguna Heights, east of Brownsville, which claimed the life of at least one person.</p>

<p>ABC congratulated their team while social media users thanked the crew members for helping a voiceless animal in need.</p>

<p>"Thank you for rescuing this 4-legged angel," one user commented on the YouTube video.</p>

<p>"Thank you to the beautiful humans who saved him," another added. "True meaning of no one left behind."</p>

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<h2><strong>Deadly tornado rips through Texas’ coastal town of Laguna Heights</strong></h2>

<p>According to officials, at least one person lost life after a tornado tore through the unincorporated Gulf Coast community in Texas on Saturday, causing damage to numerous structures and taking down power lines.</p>

<p>As per the New York Times report, a severe thunderstorm spawned a tornado that hit Laguna Heights, near South Padre Island and surrounding communities, such as Port Isabel, around 4 am on Saturday.</p>

<p>Officials confirmed that multiple structures sustained "extensive damage".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Port Isabel Police Chief Robert Lopez said 10 people were injured, with two of them in critical condition, the others had minor cuts and bruises, as per NYT.</p>

<p>Angelica Soria, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Brownsville, Texas, said officials found out in an initial damage assessment that a tornado was on the ground for five minutes. The damage was consistent with a tornado with wind speeds of 86-110 mph.</p>

<p>“The survey team is still going to go through the damage assessment,” Soria said. “I know it wasn’t a very large swath, but I don’t have the exact mileage yet.”</p>

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A heartwarming video of a dog rescued by a news crew surfaced on the internet which has won millions of hearts worldwide. The news crew of ABC spotted the dog trapped underneath the debris of a damaged home in tornado-ravaged Texas.

A heartwarming video of a dog rescued by a news crew surfaced on the internet which has won millions of hearts worldwide. The news crew of ABC spotted the dog trapped underneath the debris of a damaged home in tornado-ravaged Texas. ABC News sound technician Jim Gower heard the pooch's cries and quickly called for the animal rescue to help. While he waited, he found a nearby shovel and started digging a hole for the animal so that it could escape. The terrified pup hesitated to exit the hole at first, however, the crew persuaded the pooch out of the wreckage with the help of a Slim Jim meat stick before the animal control arrived. This came as the crew was setting up the equipment to capture the devastation caused by an EF-1 tornado in Laguna Heights, east of Brownsville, which claimed the life of at least one person. ABC congratulated their team while social media users thanked the crew members for helping a voiceless animal in need. "Thank you for rescuing this 4-legged angel," one user commented on the YouTube video. "Thank you to the beautiful humans who saved him," another added. "True meaning of no one left behind." × Deadly tornado rips through Texas’ coastal town of Laguna Heights According to officials, at least one person lost life after a tornado tore through the unincorporated Gulf Coast community in Texas on Saturday, causing damage to numerous structures and taking down power lines. As per the New York Times report, a severe thunderstorm spawned a tornado that hit Laguna Heights, near South Padre Island and surrounding communities, such as Port Isabel, around 4 am on Saturday. Officials confirmed that multiple structures sustained "extensive damage". Port Isabel Police Chief Robert Lopez said 10 people were injured, with two of them in critical condition, the others had minor cuts and bruises, as per NYT. Angelica Soria, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Brownsville, Texas, said officials found out in an initial damage assessment that a tornado was on the ground for five minutes. The damage was consistent with a tornado with wind speeds of 86-110 mph. “The survey team is still going to go through the damage assessment,” Soria said. “I know it wasn’t a very large swath, but I don’t have the exact mileage yet.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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A tornado touched down in palm beach gardens,Florida as a powerful storm system brought intense rain and powerful winds to the state, overturning cars, damaging homes and snapping tree branches.

Tornado flips cars, damages homes in coastal Florida

Multiple people have died and rescue efforts are underway after a tornado ripped through Southeast Missouri overnight. Hem Soraya brings you the report.

Missouri tornado leaves trail of destruction, kills at least 5

<p>At least 32 people lost their lives after southern and mid-western parts of the United States were torn by a number of tornadoes in recent days, leaving a trail of destruction and debris in its path, as per the officials.</p>

<p>At least eight states were struck by a monster storm over the weekend, leading to at least 50 preliminary reports of tornadoes. The affected states include Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Delaware and Alabama.</p>

<p>In the affected area, which has a population of 85 million people, at least 900,000 places had no power supply after the storms tore through the states on Friday evening.</p>

<p>On Sunday, United States President Joe Biden said that an expedited major disaster declaration has been approved to quickly provide federal assistance to Arkansas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The president further stated that the federal organisations are closely working with as well as impacted states as the damage due to widespread storms remains under assessment.</p>

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<p>“We … stand ready to respond to any additional requests for federal assistance. There’s nothing we can do to heal the hole left in the hearts of far too many families who lost loved ones this weekend, but we will be there every step of the way as they rebuild and recover," said Biden.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tennessee, which has been hardest hit by the storm, recorded nine deaths due to the weather, as per the Memphis-based news channel WREG. Trees were twisted, homes were flattened into a heap of wooden boards and walls of still-standing structures were ripped by a tornado.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The whole house, you can feel it shaking,” stated Janice Pieterick, whose glass windows and house doors blew out when the tornado swept through Lewis county of the state. “We just all hunkered down," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | America's ravaging tornadoes: 26 killed as tornadoes pound Southern US</strong></p>

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<p>The deaths due to the storm also included at least 17 lives across &nbsp;Mississippi and Alabama in the south, Delaware in the mid-Atlantic, Arkansas, Indiana and Illinois in the midwest. &nbsp;Dozens were also left injured due to the storm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Sullivan, Indiana, the storms led to “severe damage” to several houses. Sullivan’s mayor Clint Lamb, on Saturday, wrote on Facebook: “We need all citizens to stay safe and stay put. Multiple houses have experienced severe damage. First responders need clear streets so they can tend to affected areas.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>A state of emergency has been declared by Indiana’s governor Eric Holcomb who has appealed for an “all hands on deck effort” in Sullivan.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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At least 32 people lost their lives after southern and mid-western parts of the United States were torn by a number of tornadoes in recent days, leaving a trail of destruction and debris in its path, as per the officials.

At least 32 people lost their lives after southern and mid-western parts of the United States were torn by a number of tornadoes in recent days, leaving a trail of destruction and debris in its path, as per the officials. At least eight states were struck by a monster storm over the weekend, leading to at least 50 preliminary reports of tornadoes. The affected states include Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Delaware and Alabama. In the affected area, which has a population of 85 million people, at least 900,000 places had no power supply after the storms tore through the states on Friday evening. On Sunday, United States President Joe Biden said that an expedited major disaster declaration has been approved to quickly provide federal assistance to Arkansas. The president further stated that the federal organisations are closely working with as well as impacted states as the damage due to widespread storms remains under assessment. ALSO READ | IN PICS | Dozens of devastating tornadoes wreck the US Midwest and South “We … stand ready to respond to any additional requests for federal assistance. There’s nothing we can do to heal the hole left in the hearts of far too many families who lost loved ones this weekend, but we will be there every step of the way as they rebuild and recover," said Biden. Tennessee, which has been hardest hit by the storm, recorded nine deaths due to the weather, as per the Memphis-based news channel WREG. Trees were twisted, homes were flattened into a heap of wooden boards and walls of still-standing structures were ripped by a tornado. “The whole house, you can feel it shaking,” stated Janice Pieterick, whose glass windows and house doors blew out when the tornado swept through Lewis county of the state. “We just all hunkered down," she added. WATCH | America's ravaging tornadoes: 26 killed as tornadoes pound Southern US The deaths due to the storm also included at least 17 lives across Mississippi and Alabama in the south, Delaware in the mid-Atlantic, Arkansas, Indiana and Illinois in the midwest. Dozens were also left injured due to the storm. In Sullivan, Indiana, the storms led to “severe damage” to several houses. Sullivan’s mayor Clint Lamb, on Saturday, wrote on Facebook: “We need all citizens to stay safe and stay put. Multiple houses have experienced severe damage. First responders need clear streets so they can tend to affected areas.” A state of emergency has been declared by Indiana’s governor Eric Holcomb who has appealed for an “all hands on deck effort” in Sullivan. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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