US EditionSouth and Midwest face potentially catastrophic rains and floods while reeling from tornadoes
- Severe storms spawned tornadoes and caused deaths across the Midwest and South Wednesday and Thursday.
- Warm air, atmospheric instability, strong wind shear, and moisture fueled the storms, forecasters reported.
- Tornadoes damaged homes, tore apart buildings, and tossed vehicles, especially in Arkansas and Tennessee.
- Gov. Lee stated Selmer neighborhoods were "completely wiped out"; the NWS warned of "life-threatening flash flooding".
- Over 90 million people faced risk as flash flooding and power outages impacted travel and daily life.
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South and Midwest Pounded by Rains and Floods While Still Reeling From Tornadoes
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky.—Torrential rains and flash flooding battered parts of the Midwest and South on Friday, killing a boy in Kentucky who was swept away as he walked to catch his school bus. Many communities were left reeling from tornadoes that destroyed entire neighborhoods and killed at least seven people earlier this week. Round after round of heavy rains have pounded the central U.S. for days, and forecasters warned that it could persist throu…
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South and Midwest hit by potentially catastrophic rains and floods while reeling from tornadoes
Parts of the Midwest and South are facing the possibility torrential rains and life-threatening flash floods. The fresh storms on Friday come as many communities are still reeling from severe tornadoes that destroyed whole neighborhoods and killed at least seven…
"Catastrophic" Flooding, Tornadoes Threaten Central, Eastern US; Cold Blast To Follow
A rare and dangerous weather pattern is unleashing a barrage of life-threatening flash flooding and severe tornadoes across the central and eastern United States, with AccuWeather forecasters warning of “catastrophic” risks to lives and property. The relentless onslaught of storms, fueled by an atmospheric river from the Caribbean and Gulf, is expected to continue through […] “Catastrophic” Flooding, Tornadoes Threaten Central, Eastern US; Cold …
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