Communities across Kentucky and Missouri are grappling with widespread devastation after a series of violent storms and tornadoes swept through the Midwest and South over the weekend, killing more than two dozen people and leaving thousands reeling from the destruction, as per The AP.
Kentucky bore the brunt of the damage, with at least 19 fatalities reported — the majority in southeastern Laurel County — after a powerful tornado ripped through residential areas. Hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed, vehicles were tossed about, and many residents were left homeless.
Among those affected was Edwina Wilson, who stood amid the rubble of her demolished home in London, Kentucky, on Sunday. The storm, which hit Saturday, leveled structures and uprooted lives in seconds.
Meanwhile, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings for a “multi-day” stretch of dangerous weather ahead, predicting heavy rains, severe thunderstorms, large hail, and the potential for more tornadoes across the central United States. Areas from Kansas to Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas are under threat.
On Sunday afternoon, the NWS confirmed a “large and extremely dangerous” tornado near Mingus, Texas, approximately 70 miles west of Fort Worth. While significant structural damage was reported in Palo Pinto County, there were no immediate reports of injuries or fatalities, according to the local sheriff’s office.
Forecasters warned of hail the size of tennis balls and damaging winds in several states, underscoring the urgency for residents to stay alert and prepare for rapidly changing weather conditions.
