Tornadoes leave 33 dead in the US and must gain strength, authorities say
In Missouri, Butler County, houses, churches and commerce were destroyed. According to emergency management director Robbie Myers, more than 500 houses, a church and a mirror in the county were destroyed. A mobile park was “totally destroyed,” he said.
Governor of Mississippi reported tornadoes in six counties yesterday evening. Tate Reeves reported on social networks that three hospitalizations were recorded and that “this number should increase”. There is a risk of new tornadoes in the region today, warned the governor.
In Texas, three people died yesterday in car accidents during a dust storm in Amarillo County. The information was confirmed by Sergeant Cindy Barkley of the State Public Security Department. One of the accidents involved about 38 vehicles.
Tornadoes can reach area that houses more than 100 million people. According to the American news channel CBS News, a huge storm system that crosses the country, causing winds that damaged buildings, raised mortal dust storms and fed more than 100 forest fires.
In addition to Mississippi, there are severe weather alerts for Tennessee and Alabama regions. Meteorological service warnings warn of the possibility of strong and long -term tornadoes, intense hail rain and winds that can cause major damage. Meteorologists also point out that heavy rains can cause flooding in areas of the east coast tomorrow.
