Deadly Storms in Midwestern and Southern States

SOURCE www.npr.org
Powerful storms and tornadoes overnight Friday caused at least 24 deaths in Kentucky and 7 deaths in Missouri, leaving behind destruction and power outages in multiple states.

Key Points

  • 24 confirmed deaths in Kentucky, with most occurring in London.
  • 7 confirmed deaths in Missouri, with 5 in St. Louis area and 2 in a rural part of the state.
  • Nearly half a million customers without power in multiple states from Missouri to Maryland.
  • Rescue operations ongoing to find survivors and assess the extent of damage.

Pros

  • Emergency responders are actively searching for survivors in impacted areas.
  • Officials are working to restore power to nearly half a million customers affected by the storms.

Cons

  • At least 31 confirmed deaths so far, with the number expected to rise as more information becomes available.
  • Widespread destruction of buildings and properties.