TheLittleTwentieth – Renowned Papers Edition, AI Infused

Local sources from United States: AccuWeather, The Washington Post.
UK coverage: The Independent.

Severe storms have swept through Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kentucky, leaving a trail of destruction and death in their wake. At least 15 people, including two children, have lost their lives in the wake of tornadoes and damaging winds. The storms have caused widespread destruction and power outages, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity.

According to AccuWeather, the severe weather is expected to continue through the holiday weekend, posing a threat to outdoor events and gatherings. The Central US states are urged to monitor the risk for storms closely. On Friday, damaging winds and hail battered the region, and Saturday saw severe thunderstorms that brought reports of tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and hail across Kansas, Oklahoma, and north-central Texas. Denton County officials reported a tornado moving through Interstate 35, causing damage to multiple homes and vehicles. Arkansas also experienced tornadoes, with reports of additional damage in Rogers and Bentonville. Tragically, at least 11 deaths have been reported in the South due to the tornadoes.

AccuWeather meteorologists have highlighted an extreme-risk zone for severe weather, with storms capable of producing several tornadoes, some of which could turn violent. Wind gusts in some instances may reach or exceed Category 1 hurricane force, which is 74 mph. The risk for severe thunderstorms will continue into Sunday night, with areas such as southern Illinois, southern Indiana, western Kentucky, southeastern Missouri, and northwestern Tennessee at extreme risk. Flash flooding, hail, tornadoes, and damaging wind gusts are among the hazards expected.

As Memorial Day approaches, the risk for strong to severe storms will shift back to the South Central states, including central and northeastern Texas, southern Arkansas, northern Louisiana, and western Mississippi. Large hail and gusty winds can disrupt outdoor holiday plans, with wind gusts potentially reaching up to 85 mph. Additional chances for severe thunderstorms are expected on Tuesday afternoon in states such as New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado, and Kansas. The East Coast will also face a risk of severe weather on Monday, from the Southeast states to New England.

The Washington Post also highlights the strong tornado threat in central US states on Saturday, emphasizing the possibility of tornadoes, damaging winds, and giant hail. The severity of the storms poses a significant risk to the affected regions.

The situation remains critical as the Central US continues to battle severe weather and its devastating consequences. Our thoughts are with the affected communities, and we will continue to monitor the situation closely.