Violent storms have spawned tornadoes across the central US claiming 27 lives so far.
ABC News says state officials are reporting that 18 people were killed in Kentucky, seven in Missouri and two in Virginia.
The broadcaster reported that at least 26 tornadoes were spawned on Friday.
A local resident of St. Louis, Missouri described her experience. "The wind started, and the tree out front was shaking so violently," she recalled. Then the walls of her house were ripped away, exposing the rooms.
ABC News says state officials are reporting that 18 people were killed in Kentucky, seven in Missouri and two in Virginia.
The broadcaster reported that at least 26 tornadoes were spawned on Friday.
A local resident of St. Louis, Missouri described her experience. "The wind started, and the tree out front was shaking so violently," she recalled. Then the walls of her house were ripped away, exposing the rooms.
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Multiple tornadoes caused by violent storms have swept across the central US, resulting in 27 fatalities. States reporting deaths include Kentucky (18), Missouri (7), and Virginia (2). At least 26 tornadoes were reported on Friday. A St. Louis resident described her experience of violent winds
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250518_04/
Date: May 18, 2025
Created: 2025/05/19 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 04:05
Last Read: 2025/05/19 10:53