Devastating Tornadoes and Storms Hit Central US

At least 15 people killed as tornadoes and storms swept through central US.

-Texas: 7 dead -Arkansas: 5 dead -Oklahoma: 2 dead -Kentucky: 1 dead

Casualties Reported Across Several States:

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Massive Power Outages

Nearly 500,000 people without electricity across multiple states.

Texas Hit Hard

–Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster in over a third of the counties. –Cook County, Texas: Two children (2 and 5 years old) among the dead. –Severe devastation in Valley View.

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Events and Infrastructure Impacted

-Indianapolis 500 delayed by 4 hours due to lightning, thunder, and heavy rain. -Highways shut, trucks overturned.

Looking Ahead and Responding

– Storms moving east, severe wind and hail warnings. – Power outages from Texas to Kentucky. – Emergency response ongoing.