Storms weave a trail of destruction across the US

At least 39 people have died as a result of a powerful storm system that over the weekend threw severe tornadoes, dust storms, and wildfires across central and southern America.

On Monday, the southeastern and mid-Atlantic regions of the US were impacted by the weakening but still unpredictable weather system, which resulted in widespread destruction, causing hundreds to flee their homes and destroying their fragile communities.

The system appeared to have calmed down, but it still produced tornadoes, damaging winds, and thunderstorms. Heavy rain and dangerous winds were a problem for forecasters in areas across New York and New England, from Florida to New Jersey.

Residents of parts of North Carolina and Virginia are being warned of wind gusts up to 70 mph (113 km/h) and hailstones the size of ping pong balls by the US National Weather Service, which issued a tornado watch early on Monday.

Residents of Plantersville, Alabama, search for personal belongings in the rubble of a home that was torn down. [Butch Dill/AP Photo]

Weather with “high risk” and devastating losses

Meteorologists have labeled the storm front, which started on Friday, as a rare “high-risk” event. Although this extreme weather is not typical in March, the system caused significant damage to a sizable area.

As tornadoes destroyed homes and destroyed towering trees in Tylertown, Mississippi, causing complete destruction to entire neighborhoods. More than 200 residents were displaced, according to Tate Reeves, the governor, who confirmed that six people had lost their lives.

Texas and Oklahoma were ravaged by wind-driven wildfires. Nearly 400 homes were damaged or destroyed by a 130 fire that was reported by authorities alone in Oklahoma. According to governor Kevin Stitt, the state’s extreme weather and fires caused two fatalities.

In Texas, wildfires forced evacuations, and the devastation persisted. In addition to the deaths reported, two vehicles were involved in dust storms.

A multi-vehicle pileup occurred in Kansas as a result of the lack of visibility. At least 50 vehicles collided in the collision that left eight people dead.

Severe weather system leaves trail of destruction across the US — In Tylertown, Missouri, was a tornado’s damage. [Rogelio V Solis/AP Photo]

Communities are dealing with the effects of tornadoes.

As tornadoes swept across central Alabama, killing three people, including an 82-year-old woman, were the result of the storms. A nearby recreation center that doubles as a shelter was hacked overnight in Troy, making residents look for alternative lodging.

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed three deaths in Arkansas, which prompted the deployment of National Guard troops to aid in rescue and recovery efforts.

President Donald Trump stated that the White House would assist local and state officials in the recovery.