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Deadly Storms Claim Lives, 30 Million Under Alerts

4/22/2025

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Devastating storms over Easter weekend wreaked havoc across the southern and midwestern U.S., with Moore, Oklahoma bearing the brunt. Tragically, a mother and her 12-year-old son, Rivers Bond, lost their lives when their vehicle was engulfed by floodwaters. As emergency responders raced against time, over 30 million Americans remained under severe weather alerts, highlighting the storm's relentless grip.

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Story summary

Devastating storms over Easter weekend wreaked havoc across the southern and midwestern U.S., with Moore, Oklahoma bearing the brunt. Tragically, a mother and her 12-year-old son, Rivers Bond, lost their lives when their vehicle was engulfed by floodwaters. As emergency responders raced against time, over 30 million Americans remained under severe weather alerts, highlighting the storm's relentless grip.