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Devastating Storms Claim 21 Lives, More Threats Loom

5/17/2025

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A devastating storm system ravaged the central US, claiming the lives of at least 21 individuals in Missouri and Kentucky. Tornadoes wreaked havoc, especially in southeastern Kentucky and St. Louis, leaving a trail of destruction. With over 640,000 homes plunged into darkness, the threat of severe weather looms over the Great Plains and Texas, as more storms are anticipated in the coming days.

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A devastating storm system ravaged the central US, claiming the lives of at least 21 individuals in Missouri and Kentucky. Tornadoes wreaked havoc, especially in southeastern Kentucky and St. Louis, leaving a trail of destruction. With over 640,000 homes plunged into darkness, the threat of severe weather looms over the Great Plains and Texas, as more storms are anticipated in the coming days.