Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 03:24am on 16 Mar 2025,Sunday Weather & Environment
A series of deadly tornadoes tore through the southeastern U.S., killing at least 31 people, including 12 in Missouri. Kansas saw eight deaths from a 55-vehicle crash caused by a dust storm. Arkansas, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Texas also reported casualties. Over 170,000 homes lost power across five states. Severe storms triggered flash floods, multiple wildfires, and widespread destruction. Authorities have declared states of emergency, warning of more extreme weather ahead. The National Weather Service cautioned of “particularly dangerous” tornadoes, urging residents to seek shelter as storms continue to track across Tornado Alley.