The severe storms continue to move through the United States, with the threat of tornadoes that change south to the Mississippi Valley and the Gulf coast. This follows a massive meteorological system that caused destruction in several central states on Friday, damaging buildings, triggering dust storms and feeding more than 100 forest fires.
Missouri reported multiple tornadoes, while the winds of up to 80 mph were recorded from the Canadian border to Texas. The extreme climate created snowstorm conditions in the north and worsened fire risks in the areas of the southernmost. In Texas, dust storms led to fatal accidents, including an accumulation that involved 38 vehicles in yellow county. The State Public Security Department confirmed three deaths.
Oklahoma saw more than 130 forest fires, which caused evacuations while strong winds overturned tractors-lights. The fires also extended rapidly by Texas, Kansas, Missouri and New Mexico, with emergency services working to contain them. In Texas, a fire expanded from less than one square mile to almost 33 square miles before firefighters managed to stop their progress.
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The threat of the storm is still high over the weekend. The National Meteorological Service warns that Mississippi, Alabama and parts of Louisiana, Georgia, Tennessee and Florida could see severe tornadoes, harmful winds and great hail. St. Louis County has declared an emergency state after at least five tornadoes in Missouri.
The combination of strong winds and extreme climate has also interrupted energy for more than 216,000 homes and businesses in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri.
Meanwhile, Blizzard warnings are in their place for western Minnesota and East of South Dakota, where the strong snowfall and 60 mph winds could create blackout conditions.
As the storm system progresses, officials urge residents in the affected areas to remain alert and follow the evacuation orders when necessary.
(Fox News)
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