Washington DC [US], March 16: Missouri suffered the highest number of casualties, with 10 deaths reported on Saturday morning as a result of 19 tornadoes that tore through the region. Governor Mike Kehoe confirmed the fatalities, stating that emergency responders were working to assess the full extent of the destruction.
Arkansas & Texas Face Catastrophic Weather-Related Accidents
🔹 Arkansas – The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management reported three deaths and 29 injuries, with authorities warning that casualty figures may rise as more damage reports come in.
🔹 Texas – The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed four fatalities in weather-related car crashes, caused by a combination of strong winds, dust storms, and smoke from a raging wildfire.
Sergeant Barkley, describing the dangerous road conditions, added:
“There were moments I could barely see past the hood of my car.”
More Storms Expected: Authorities Urge Evacuations
Since Friday night, at least 25 tornadoes have struck the U.S., with a rare “High Risk” Level 5 warning issued for Mississippi and Alabama. Authorities have urged residents in mobile homes and high-risk areas to evacuate immediately and seek below-ground shelters before the worst storms hit.
By Saturday night, severe storms are expected to shift into central and northern Alabama and Tennessee. On Sunday, the threat will extend to Georgia, the Carolinas, and the Mid-Atlantic, including Washington, D.C.
A Nation on High Alert
With severe thunderstorms and tornadoes continuing to wreak havoc, authorities have issued urgent safety advisories to residents across multiple states. Emergency response teams are working round the clock to manage rescue operations and assess the damage.
As the storm system moves eastward, millions remain at risk, with officials warning that the worst may not be over yet.