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More than 16 people were killed and dozens injured as a result of storms and tornadoes that hit several US states.
NBC News reported on Saturday that low visibility and strong winds caused multiple accidents in the southern plains of Texas / Texas Department of Public Safety
According to reports, more than 16 people were killed due to severe storms that swept across the southern and midwestern United States, with dozens of injuries reported.
The severe storms and tornadoes that struck Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas pose a threat to approximately 138 million people.
In addition, the severe weather conditions caused the spread of wildfires, with more than 100 fires recorded in the affected areas.
Tornadoes are likely to intensify to EF2 strength on the tornado intensity scale, which measures sustained winds between 113 and 157 mph, from southern Iowa to Jackson, Mississippi.
Extensive damage to homes and buildings was reported, along with power outages. Nearly 300,000 people suffered power outages in areas already hit by the severe weather.
Severe damage was reported in Missouri, where the storm uprooted trees, destroyed homes, and left thousands without power. Local authorities urged residents to remain alert and prepare for further deterioration.
Winds in Texas and Oklahoma on Friday were the source of several car accidents that resulted in three deaths in the Panhandle region.
The Potter County Fire and Rescue Department reported that traffic was closed or restricted on four roads after separate accidents involving large trucks, noting that "visibility is poor at best and completely nonexistent in some areas."
A severe rainstorm battered Southern California, with flash flood warnings in place for parts of Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange counties Thursday morning, raising concerns among forecasters that it could cause tornadoes and destructive winds as it crosses the United States.
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