1 / 7Storms Claim Lives: A powerful weather system unleashed tornadoes, dust storms, and wildfires across the country. This destructive event has taken at least 39 lives, according to The Associated Press report. The chaos left countless homes and businesses in ruins. Winds, twisters, and flames swept through multiple states starting Friday. Experts called it an unusually severe storm for this time of year. The death toll reflects reports from local officials and emergency responders. Recovery efforts are now underway in hard-hit areas. (AP Photo)
2 / 7Weather Heads East: By Monday, the storm had lost some strength but remained unpredictable. It shifted toward the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, carrying new threats. Residents there braced for thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds. The National Weather Service warned of possible additional tornadoes. This system had already caused widespread damage in the Midwest and South. Forecasters urged people to stay alert as it moved forward. The danger was far from over for millions in its path. (AP Photo)
3 / 7Monday’s Weather Outlook: Weather experts issued alerts for Monday, stretching from Florida up to New Jersey. They predicted powerful winds that could cause more harm. Heavy rain was expected to soak New York and New England. A tornado watch stretched across North Carolina and Virginia into early Monday, as reported by the Blacksburg, Virginia, weather office. Winds might gust up to 70 miles per hour. Hail as large as ping pong balls could fall. People were told to prepare for these risky conditions. (AP Photo)
4 / 7Tornadoes Hit Hard: In Tylertown, Mississippi, tornadoes tore through, snapping tall trees and flattening entire neighbourhoods. Governor Tate Reeves confirmed six deaths and over 200 people displaced. In Missouri, multiple twisters struck Friday, leaving at least 12 dead, according to state authorities. Dakota Henderson from Wayne County, Missouri, helped rescue neighbours and found five bodies in the wreckage near his aunt’s house. Butler County Coroner Jim Akers described one destroyed home as a pile of debris. He noted the floor was flipped, forcing rescuers to walk on walls. The devastation showed the storm’s fierce power. (AP Photo)
5 / 7Survivors Share Stories: Hailey Hart and Steve Romero faced a terrifying moment Saturday when a tornado hit their home. They sheltered with their three huskies inside their 1994 Toyota Celica. The twister flipped the car, shattering its windows, before it landed upright again. Romero prayed aloud and held Hart tightly as it happened. They emerged with only minor scratches. “It felt like living a nightmare,” Romero told reporters afterwards. Their survival highlighted the storm’s sudden, violent impact. (AP Photo)
6 / 7Wildfires Spread South: High winds fueled wildfires that ravaged parts of Texas and Oklahoma. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt reported over 130 fires breaking out, damaging or destroying nearly 400 homes. Keli Cain from the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management confirmed two deaths tied to the fires and weather. Stillwater Fire Chief Terry Essary explained that 70 mph winds made firefighting nearly impossible. He called it a task too big for any crew to handle. More fire risks loomed for both states in the days ahead. The destruction left communities struggling to respond. (AP Photo)
7 / 7Dust Storms Turn Deadly: Dust storms, whipped up by fierce winds, led to tragedy on Friday. In Kansas, a highway crash involving at least 50 vehicles killed eight people, according to the state highway patrol. In Amarillo, Texas, three more died in separate collisions during a dust storm, officials said. President Donald Trump promised federal support, monitoring the crisis from the White House. National Guard troops were sent to Arkansas, where three deaths were confirmed. Trump asked for prayers on social media Sunday, joined by Melania. In Alabama, three people, including an 82-year-old woman, died as tornadoes swept through, while Troy’s recreation centre shelter closed due to storm damage, though no one inside was hurt. (AP Photo)
