Midwest, Tornado and Kentucky
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Nine tornadoes struck Missouri and Kentucky on May 16, including a deadly EF3 in Scott County that killed two people and destroyed homes. The National Weather Service confirmed tornadoes up to EF4 strength.
Gov. Mike Kehoe has asked for federal help for six counties, including Greene, that suffered damage in the April 29 storm that spawned tornadoes.
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Storm victims in Kentucky and Missouri are digging through tornado-stricken neighborhoods after severe weather swept through parts of the Midwest and South, leaving more than two dozen people dead.
Storm damage experts have long warned against the misguided practice of parking under overpasses during severe storms or tornadoes. Not only is it dangerous to the countless other people stuck behind parked drivers, but the practice is also extremely dangerous for people under the overpass.
Tornadoes struck the Midwest over the weekend, hitting cities and towns in Kansas and Missouri. And one snarl on I-70 left experts concerned about tornado safety.
It's getting more common for a lot of tornadoes to form over a big area in a short period of time. But the total number of tornadoes each year in the U.S. is stable.
Severe thunderstorms and tornado watches are in place on Tuesday, with 30 million Americans on alert for strong winds, large hail and flash flooding.
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The Weather Channel on MSNLive Updates: Tornado Threat Targets Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, TexasA dangerous tornado threat is unfolding today, as severe storms target major cities like Tulsa, Wichita, Kansas City, Omaha, Little Rock and Dallas, bringing the risk of damaging winds, large hail and strong tornadoes.
Climate and weather scientists have seen the location of the traditional "tornado alley" shift east and another one form to the southeast.
Severe Weather in the U.S. Advertisement Supported by Widespread damage was reported, including toppled trees and power lines. The tornadoes were part of a larger weather system that threatened ...
The emergency management director in one of the state's hardest-hit counties said debris removal operations have ground to a halt and people who lost their homes aren't getting the help they need.