A devastating wave of storms (Lake City Arkansas Tornado) has ravaged Central America this week, leaving entire regions devastated, families in mourning, and millions fearing further devastation.
From the open fields of Oklahoma to the quiet suburbs of Indiana, powerful tornadoes and fierce winds have torn apart homes, ripped buildings, and prompted flash flood warnings for nearly a third of the country.
Lives Lost, Homes Gone And It’s Not Over Yet
Four people have already died in Tennessee and Missouri. One of them was inside a home near Moscow, Tennessee, just an hour from Memphis. The rain continued to pour. Locals are knee-deep in water in their front gardens, stunned and saddened.
“I went outside and saw my lawn was like a swimming pool,” said one resident, who watched helplessly as more storms approached. (Lake City Arkansas Tornado)
Emergency alerts have been issued in 10 states, including tornado warnings, flash flood warnings, and thunderstorm warnings. It’s a chaotic, fast-moving situation, and experts say the worst may be yet to come.
A Once-in-a-Generation Rainfall Threat
The National Weather Service is warning that some areas could get up to 15 inches of rain by the weekend. That much rain in such a short period of time could turn roads into rivers and sweep away vehicles in a matter of seconds.
They’re calling it a “once in a generation” or even “once in a lifetime” event. (Lake City Arkansas Tornado)
The cause? A dangerous mix of warm spring air, unstable weather systems, gusty winds and heavy moisture is coming in from the Gulf of Mexico.
Storm Chasers See Debris Fly Miles High
In Arkansas, a tornado emergency — the highest alert level issued by meteorologists — was briefly activated near Blytheville. One of the tornadoes hurled debris nearly five miles into the sky, showing just how powerful these tornadoes can be.
In 22 Arkansas counties, wind, hail, flooding, and funnel clouds have devastated towns and shattered lives. Volunteer firefighters and local police are digging through rubble, pulling people out of damaged buildings and checking homes street by street.
Kentucky, Indiana, and Oklahoma Slammed Lake City Arkansas Tornado
In western Kentucky, four people were injured while hiding under a church carport. Several homes collapsed. Power poles were snapped. Roads were washed out.
In Indiana, part of a warehouse in Brownsburg collapsed, injuring two workers. Emergency crews worked for hours to rescue a woman trapped under heavy debris. “She was in the wrong place at the wrong time,” a fire department official said.
Nearby, five semi trucks were blown off Interstate 65. Schools across Indiana canceled classes. Some districts moved to online learning after buildings lost power.
In Owasso, Oklahoma, another tornado ripped through an entire town, ripping roofs off homes and downing power lines, fences and trees. Fortunately, no injuries were reported there.
500,000+ Without Power. Flood Threat Builds
As of Thursday morning, more than half a million customers were without power in at least nine states. Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia and parts of the Midwest were hit the hardest, and there’s more to come.
Heavy rain is expected to continue from Texas to the Ohio Valley. Forecasters are particularly concerned about areas like northeastern Arkansas, southeastern Missouri, southern Indiana and western Kentucky — where waves of rain are expected to fall, soaking the same places over and over again.
Some cities are already preparing sandbags and evacuation routes. Others are still counting the damage, trying to figure out how much has been done. (Lake City Arkansas Tornado)
Communities Brace for a Long Week Ahead
FEMA has already prepared supplies, including clean water, food, cots, and generators, for communities that are likely to be affected. Local teams are gearing up for potential water rescues as rivers rise and storm drains overflow.
While the weather system is moving east, central states remain vulnerable. From Texas to Maine, more than 90 million Americans are at risk of more severe weather. (Lake City Arkansas Tornado)
This isn’t just another spring storm. For many families, it’s the worst storm they’ve ever seen. (Lake City Arkansas Tornado)
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