Violent tornadoes and devastating storms have hit the central United States in recent days, causing 34 fatalities along with a trail of destruction. The severe weather affected several states, including Missouri, Mississippi, Alabama, and Kansas. Strong winds leveled buildings, overturned vehicles and left thousands without electricity.
Meteorologists reported over 40 hurricanes and fear that the phenomenon could intensify. The National Weather Service, has raised the alert level for new vortices, highlighting the risk of further destructive events.
In Missouri, the hardest-hit state, 12 people lost their lives. A local official described one of the destroyed homes as unrecognizable, reduced to a field of debris. Mississippi also suffered severe consequences, with six confirmed fatalities and several missing persons. The governor declared a state of emergency and urged people to pray for the affected families.
In Kansas, a tornado caused a traffic accident involving over 55 vehicles and resulted in the deaths of eight people. Alabama also sustained significant damage, with cities like Calera having buildings destroyed and thousands left without power. In Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas, there were fatalities and injuries, as well as severe damage to infrastructure.
Authorities have issued new warnings and urged the public to seek shelter. The bad weather also caused fires, worsened by strong winds that fueled flames in several areas of Texas. Experts emphasize that, although extreme weather events are not rare in March, the extent and intensity of these cyclones are particularly alarming.
The threat remains high in the coming hours, with rescue teams engaged in search and aid operations for affected communities. Meanwhile, forecasts indicate the risk of intense storms and strong winds that could further worsen the situation.
