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Deadly Tornadoes Devastate Multiple States Over Memorial Day Weekend

Mona Davids by Mona Davids
May 27, 2024
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Deadly Tornadoes Devastate Multiple States Over Memorial Day Weekend
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A series of powerful tornadoes and severe storms swept through Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kentucky, leaving a trail of destruction and resulting in at least 23 fatalities. The Memorial Day weekend storms wreaked havoc across these states, causing extensive damage to homes and infrastructure, and leading to widespread power outages.

The National Weather Service (NWS) reported that Sunday, May 26th, was the busiest severe weather day in the United States so far this year, with over 600 reports of storm damage across 20 states. In Texas, Governor Greg Abbott confirmed seven deaths, including two children, ages 2 and 5, in the northern part of the state. The tornadoes destroyed more than 200 homes and buildings, with search and rescue missions ongoing.

In Arkansas, eight people lost their lives after a tornado hit the northwestern part of the state. The severe weather caused significant damage, prompting Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to sign an emergency order allocating $250,000 for disaster relief. Similarly, Oklahoma experienced two fatalities and substantial property damage, with 8,400 people left without power.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency after five people died due to the storms. The severe weather caused extensive damage to infrastructure, including state highways and roads. One of the fatalities was attributed to a heart attack during the cleanup efforts.

The storms also impacted the mid-Atlantic and Northeast, causing flight delays and additional disruptions. In New York, severe thunderstorms and heavy rain led to localized flash flooding and significant travel delays. The NWS issued tornado warnings for parts of Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina, with the threat extending to other areas through Wednesday.

In addition to the fatalities, a rancher in Colorado was killed by a lightning strike along with 34 of his cattle. The severe weather extended beyond tornadoes, with southern Texas and Florida experiencing extreme heat, compounding the challenges faced by residents in these regions.

President Joe Biden spoke with the governors of the affected states and offered federal assistance to support recovery efforts. Humanitarian organizations, including the Red Cross, have mobilized to provide aid to those impacted by the storms.

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