Severe storms sweeping through multiple states in the Midwest and the Eastern United States have left at least three people dead and caused widespread damage. The storms brought intense rain, winds, hail, and tornadoes to states such as North Carolina, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
In Tennessee, one person was killed in Claiborne County when a tree fell on a vehicle during the storm. Another person died in Maury County after a destructive tornado hit the area. In Gaston County, North Carolina, there was one storm-related death, and officials were preparing for more severe weather overnight.
The storms left a trail of debris, trapped people in damaged homes, and caused power outages in multiple states. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings in cities across Alabama, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, and Tennessee. More than 40,000 customers were without power in Tennessee, and flash flooding occurred in areas like Athens, Alabama.
Forecasters warned of more severe storms moving from Texas to North Carolina and issued tornado watches for over 20 million people. The storms caused nearly 50 tornadoes and widespread damage, with one person killed in Oklahoma and dozens injured in Michigan. In Kalamazoo County, Michigan, tornadoes damaged nearly 200 mobile homes, and about 50 workers were rescued from a FedEx depot center.
As the severe weather continued into Wednesday evening, officials urged residents to remain vigilant and take precautions. The storms were expected to impact millions of people with large hail, tornadoes, and damaging winds. Flooding was also a concern in states like Tennessee and Missouri.
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