More severe weather pummels the central US as thousands recover from deadly tornadoes
- A series of deadly tornadoes and storms struck the central U.S. From Friday through Monday, severely hitting Kentucky and Missouri.
- The storms came from a large weather system that caused at least 28 deaths across Kentucky, Missouri, and northern Virginia, with some uncertainty about exact figures.
- Kentucky’s Laurel County saw the worst damage, including hundreds of destroyed homes, tossed vehicles, and a tornado hitting London’s small airport, while St. Louis suffered damage to 5,000 buildings.
- Mayor Cara Spencer said, “This was an unprecedented storm,” estimating St. Louis damages above $1.6 billion with five deaths and 38 injuries, while federal aid may take weeks to arrive.
- Officials warned more storms are possible through Tuesday, with emergency housing secured and crisis counseling available for survivors affected by the multi-day severe weather.
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