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At Least 2 Dead As Texas, Mississippi, Hit By Multiple Tornadoes, Severe Storms

At Least 2 Dead As Texas, Mississippi, Hit By Multiple Tornadoes, Severe Storms

CBS News At least two people died and several more were injured as multiple tornadoes touched down in Texas and Mississippi on Saturday, damaging homes and flipping vehicles amid severe weather.

At Least 26 Dead, Dozens More Injured As Tornadoes Hit Midwest, South And Northeast

At Least 26 Dead, Dozens More Injured As Tornadoes Hit Midwest, South And Northeast

CBS News A monster storm system tore through the South and Midwest on Friday — and then hit the Northeast on Saturday — spawning deadly tornadoes that shredded homes and shopping centers in Arkansas, and collapsed a theater roof during a heavy metal concert in Illinois. In total, at least 26 weather-related deaths have been reported across eight states, according to the latest numbers compiled Saturday by CBS News, and tens of thousands of customers were without power.

Large Tornado Plows Through Little Rock

Large Tornado Plows Through Little Rock

Associated Press A tornado plowed through Arkansas’ capital and surrounding areas Friday afternoon, reducing rooftops to splinters, toppling vehicles and tossing debris on roadways as people raced for shelter.

Recovery From Mississippi Tornadoes Could Take Years

Recovery From Mississippi Tornadoes Could Take Years

CBS News Two of the counties walloped by the tornado, Sharkey and Humphreys, are among the most sparsely populated in the state, with only a few thousand residents in communities scattered across wide expanses of cotton, corn and soybean fields. Sharkey’s poverty rate is 35%, and Humphreys’ is 33%, compared with about 19% for Mississippi and less than 12% for the entire United States.

Widespread Damage As Tornado Moves Through Mississippi

Widespread Damage As Tornado Moves Through Mississippi

Associated Press A tornado tore through a rural area of the Mississippi Delta Friday night, causing injuries, widespread damage and downing power lines as severe weather that produced hail the size of golf balls moved through several southern states.

State Of Emergency In Jackson, Mississippi Due To Low Water Pressure After Heavy Rains

State Of Emergency In Jackson, Mississippi Due To Low Water Pressure After Heavy Rains

CBS News Mississippi's capital city is grappling with multiple water problems.

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7 Hurt In Arkansas Storm; Deep South Braces For Tornadoes

7 Hurt In Arkansas Storm; Deep South Braces For Tornadoes

Associated Press Severe storms that included at least one tornado injured several people, damaged homes and businesses and downed power lines in Arkansas and Missouri overnight as twisters and hurricane-force winds were forecast in much of the Deep South on Wednesday.

7 Hurt In Arkansas Storm; Deep South Braces For Tornadoes

7 Hurt In Arkansas Storm; Deep South Braces For Tornadoes

Associated Press Severe storms that included at least one tornado injured several people, damaged homes and businesses and downed power lines in Arkansas and Missouri overnight as twisters and hurricane-force winds were forecast in much of the Deep South on Wednesday.

Tropical Storm Gordon Expected To Make Landfall As A Hurricane Tuesday

Tropical Storm Gordon Expected To Make Landfall As A Hurricane Tuesday

Tropical Storm Gordon moved quickly Monday across the eastern Gulf of Mexico as the wind strength increased to 60 mph, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.

Tropical Storm Gordon Expected To Make Landfall As A Hurricane Tuesday

Tropical Storm Gordon Expected To Make Landfall As A Hurricane Tuesday

Tropical Storm Gordon moved quickly Monday across the eastern Gulf of Mexico as the wind strength increased to 60 mph, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.

Mandatory Evacuations Underway In Gatlinburg, Tennessee, As Wildfire Roars

Mandatory Evacuations Underway In Gatlinburg, Tennessee, As Wildfire Roars

Emergency officials in Tennessee say a wildfire has set 30 structures ablaze in Gatlinburg, including a 16-story hotel, and is at the edge of the Dollywood theme park.

Mandatory Evacuations Underway In Gatlinburg, Tennessee, As Wildfire Roars

Mandatory Evacuations Underway In Gatlinburg, Tennessee, As Wildfire Roars

Emergency officials in Tennessee say a wildfire has set 30 structures ablaze in Gatlinburg, including a 16-story hotel, and is at the edge of the Dollywood theme park.

Multiple Dead After Severe Storms, Tornadoes Strike Texas

Multiple Dead After Severe Storms, Tornadoes Strike Texas

Eight people have been confirmed dead after storms and tornadoes ripped through North Texas on Saturday, reports CBS Dallas-Fort Worth.

Multiple Dead After Severe Storms, Tornadoes Strike Texas

Multiple Dead After Severe Storms, Tornadoes Strike Texas

Eight people have been confirmed dead after storms and tornadoes ripped through North Texas on Saturday, reports CBS Dallas-Fort Worth.

New storm barrage could cause more floods in South

New storm barrage could cause more floods in South

News 9 Another barrage of storms hit the southeast Thursday, threatening to spawn tornadoes and flood homes and sending at least one person to the hospital after lightning struck a home.

New storm barrage could cause more floods in South

New storm barrage could cause more floods in South

News 9 Another barrage of storms hit the southeast Thursday, threatening to spawn tornadoes and flood homes and sending at least one person to the hospital after lightning struck a home.

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Gov. Stitt proposes 'getting rid' of Forestry Department

Gov. Stitt proposes 'getting rid' of Forestry Department

Victor Pozadas Oklahoma Governor Stitt suggests dissolving the Forestry Department over criticism of the March Wildfire response.

Gov. Stitt proposes 'getting rid' of Forestry Department

Gov. Stitt proposes 'getting rid' of Forestry Department

Victor Pozadas Oklahoma Governor Stitt suggests dissolving the Forestry Department over criticism of the March Wildfire response.

Next round of severe storms to develop Thursday morning before wet weekend

Next round of severe storms to develop Thursday morning before wet weekend

News On 6 A cold front moves storms out of the state, with additional storms and heavy rain expected through the weekend.

Next round of severe storms to develop Thursday morning before wet weekend

Next round of severe storms to develop Thursday morning before wet weekend

News On 6 A cold front moves storms out of the state, with additional storms and heavy rain expected through the weekend.

EF1 tornado causes significant damage in Owasso

EF1 tornado causes significant damage in Owasso

MaKayla Glenn Many people have been working tirelessly to clear debris and check on their neighbors. Owasso residents have already started making home repairs and patching up roofs in preparation for potential storms later this week.

EF1 tornado causes significant damage in Owasso

EF1 tornado causes significant damage in Owasso

MaKayla Glenn Many people have been working tirelessly to clear debris and check on their neighbors. Owasso residents have already started making home repairs and patching up roofs in preparation for potential storms later this week.

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Gov. Stitt proposes 'getting rid' of Forestry Department

Gov. Stitt proposes 'getting rid' of Forestry Department

Victor Pozadas Oklahoma Governor Stitt suggests dissolving the Forestry Department over criticism of the March Wildfire response.

Next round of severe storms to develop Thursday morning before wet weekend

Next round of severe storms to develop Thursday morning before wet weekend

News On 6 A cold front moves storms out of the state, with additional storms and heavy rain expected through the weekend.

EF1 tornado causes significant damage in Owasso

EF1 tornado causes significant damage in Owasso

MaKayla Glenn Many people have been working tirelessly to clear debris and check on their neighbors. Owasso residents have already started making home repairs and patching up roofs in preparation for potential storms later this week.

Q&A: TPS cancels partnership with Reading Partners Tulsa

Q&A: TPS cancels partnership with Reading Partners Tulsa

Sam Carrico Reading Partners Tulsa says it was surprised to learn Tulsa Public Schools was canceling its partnership after twelve years. The program is designed to help students learn to read. They say they would like to move into more districts, but they say they can't do that without more volunteers.

Why registering your storm shelter in Oklahoma could save your life

Why registering your storm shelter in Oklahoma could save your life

Ethan Wright Registering your storm shelter helps first responders locate and rescue you after a tornado. Learn how to register, choose the right shelter, and stock essential supplies.

What you need to know about air traffic controllers and air traffic control training in the U.S.

What you need to know about air traffic controllers and air traffic control training in the U.S.

Alex Cameron Congress could soon take up legislation to protect one of Oklahoma’s more critical jobs from future funding issues: air traffic controllers.

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