Tornado Outbreak Causes Deaths, Widespread Destruction Across 13 States

A devastating tornado outbreak over the weekend impacted several states, resulting in over 90 tornadoes, significant destruction, and at least 22 fatalities. In Mississippi, a family narrowly escaped as an EF-4 tornado struck Tylertown, while in Elliott, a father and son experienced harrowing moments as trees fell onto their home. Missouri faced severe impacts as well, with three tornadoes causing extensive damage in Wayne County, where the community mourned the loss of three residents. Survivors shared chilling accounts of their experiences, such as a couple whose camper was flipped by the winds and another family trapped in a bathroom during the storm. Arkansas also reported tragic outcomes, including an injured officer whose patrol car was swept away and residents who lost their homes but found refuge in time. Cleanup and recovery efforts are ongoing as communities begin to rebuild from the destruction.