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Severe Storms Devastate Southeast, Endangering 86 Million Lives

3/31/2025

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Severe thunderstorms wreaked havoc across the Southeast on Monday, endangering 86 million lives with fierce winds and tornadoes. An EF-1 tornado struck Fairdale, Kentucky, leading to tragic fatalities in Indiana. In central Georgia, nearly 30,000 residents lost power, while Atlanta International Airport experienced a ground stop amid the chaos.

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Severe thunderstorms wreaked havoc across the Southeast on Monday, endangering 86 million lives with fierce winds and tornadoes. An EF-1 tornado struck Fairdale, Kentucky, leading to tragic fatalities in Indiana. In central Georgia, nearly 30,000 residents lost power, while Atlanta International Airport experienced a ground stop amid the chaos.