What happened?
Strong storms with possible tornadoes hit the Kentucky and Missouri Midwest and Southeast U.S. on last Friday, leaves at least 21 peoples dead and widespread damages.
- Kentucky: 14 people died
- Missouri: 7 people died
- The Electric supplies are off homes are damaged
What is the latest?
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency, saying over 100,000 people are still without electricity. He also cautioned that the number of deaths could go up.
Where were the worst storms?
Missouri:
- The National Weather Service said a tornado likely hit St. Louis on Friday.
- 5 people died in St. Louis.
- Over 5,000 homes were damaged, said Mayor Cara Spencer.
- In Scott County, 2 more people died. The sheriff said that "multiple homes were completely destroyed."
Kentucky:
- Several counties were hit hard by the storms.
- Many homes and buildings were damaged or destroyed.
- Emergency crews are still searching for people and helping clean up.
Why it matters
This storm is one of the deadliest weather events in the U.S. in 2025. It also triggered heat waves in Texas and bad weather in the Great Lakes area.
What’s next?
- Rescue teams are working in the damaged areas.
- People are being asked to stay safe and avoid power lines.
- Officials are warning that more bad weather could come in the next few days.
Source: axios.com
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