Tornadoes, storms kill more than 30
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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.
Missouri's U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley sent letters to major insurance companies serving the state saying he expects them to provide full coverage for damages from storms that hit eastern Missouri on Friday.
MISSOURI (KFVS) - Governor Mike Kehoe gave an update on Monday on recovery efforts in Missouri after the severe storms and tornadoes on Friday, May 16. On Monday, the governor worked to expedite federal assistance to the state. According to his office ...
It's unclear whether the Trump administration will approve the request. FEMA has signaled that disaster recovery responsibility would be transitioned to states.
Severe Midwest weather, including a tornado, leaves at least 14 dead in Kentucky; 7 dead in Missouri
The storms Friday afternoon tore roofs off buildings, blew out windows, ripped bricks off siding and yanked up trees and power lines.
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In the must-see video above, a tornado was reported to have touched down in Scott County, Missouri, on Friday, May 16, leaving two people dead.
"A maturing central U.S. storm system is expected to produce another round of dangerous severe weather and instances of flash flooding today," the National Weather Service warned Monday. The forecast discussion added that "from a broader perspective," locally heavy rain was forecast to reach from the northern Plains to Texas.
Strong tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds and flooding rain are all possible from Monday into Tuesday as storm tracks across central states.