Agencies / AP – At least five people died, including a 4-month-old baby, and widespread damage across Oklahoma. After a tornado on Saturday night (April 27), after earlier Friday (April 26), at least 100 tornadoes hit six states, including Nebraska and Iowa, causing one death
NBC News reported Sunday that at least 27 million Americans are still at risk from climate change after a tornado damaged several counties late Saturday across the state of Oklahoma Threats from wind storms, hail, flash flooding and they may have to encounter a new incoming tornado
Saturday’s severe weather came less than 36 hours after at least 100 tornadoes destroyed homes and businesses in six states.
More than 170 tornadoes were reported Saturday, and more tornadoes are expected across southern Missouri and southeast Texas on Sunday.
At least five people, including a 4-month-old child, were killed. The victim, a 4-month-old baby, died from the storm in Holdenville.
The governor of Oklahoma ordered a state of emergency on Sunday (28). AP reported on Monday (29) that US President Joe Biden called Stitt and offered full federal support.
Video footage circulating on social media showing the damage on Sunday morning showed massive destruction across Sulfur. Including trees being felled and debris, bricks and planks scattered everywhere. There were gaps in the windows and holes in the walls.
CNN in the US reported that more The weather service confirmed that 22 tornadoes were reached in Norman, Oklahoma.
Tornadoes at least EF-3 in strength moved into Sulfur and Marietta on Saturday night.
CNN indicates that EF-3 tornadoes have winds of 136 mph or more.
The Oklahoma Department of Public Health reports that at least 100 people were injured in several hospital areas. Of the total, 30 people were found to have been injured as a result of falling from a height, and another 25 were injured from cuts from sharp objects.
AP reports that one hospital in a remote area was damaged. The power of the storm also caused the roofs of houses to be blown off. and causing power outages that affect at least 40,000 electricity consumers at any given time. Oklahoma officials said
Small towns in Oklahoma after the storm began a major cleanup on Monday (April 29).
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2024-04-29 16:30:00
