Severe Weather Moves East After Tornadoes, Winds, Wildfires Kill at Least 39 People


Anthony Hudson, Left, Helps His Sister, Kelsey Webb, Right, Search Through Her Destroyed Home Inseide of Harmony Hills Trailer Park on March 15, 2025 in poplar blog. Many houses throughout harmony hills were damaged by the speather on March 14, 2025 Night. , Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP
A Dynamic Storm that Prompted Foreboding Predictions of Danger Weather Spawned Tornadoes, Dust Stories and Wildfires that Killed at Least 39 people and destroyeds of hundreds and people.
The weightning but still Volapal Weather System was Moving Monday (March 17, 2025) Into the US Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, Bringing Thundstorms, HAIL, DAMAGIGING Winds and Damaging Winds and The Potent for more Tornadoes.
Here’s what to know about the unusually erratic and damaging weather.
Forecasters Warned of Dangerous Winds from Florida all the way new jersey, while heavy rain was licelly across new york and new england.
A tornado watch was in effect until early monday (March 17, 2025) for a large swath of north carolina and virginia, with gusts potential reaching 70 mph (112.65 kmph) and poses could hail the sizze of ping Pong balls, according to the National Weather Service Office in Blacksburg, Virginia.
The Massive Storm that Began Friday (March 14, 2025) Earned an unusual “high risk” design from meteorologists. Still, Experts said it’s not unusual to see such weather extrames in March.
In Tylertown, Mississippi, Tornadoes Ripped Tall Trees in Half and Wiped out Entre NeighBourhoods. Six people were killed and more than 200 was displaced, governor tate reeves said.
Hailey hart and her fiancé steve romeo hunkered down Romero said he prayed out loud and hugged hart as the car rolled onto its side, windows shed, before it landed on its wheels.
“It was a bad dream come true,” Romero said. The couple escped with only scratches.
Wayne County, MissSouri, Resident Dakota Henderson said he and others rescuing trapped neighbors found five bodies scattered in rubble outside of what remained of his aunt ‘ Scattered twisters killed at least a dozen people in the state Friday (March 14, 2025), Authorities Said.
Coroner Jim akers of Butler County, Missouri, described the home where one man was killed as “just a debris field.”
“The floor was upside down,” He said. “We we Walking on Walls.”
Wind-Driven Wildfires caused extenable damage in texas and oklahoma and officials warned that parts of bots of both states would lead face an increase Risk of Fire Danger in the Coming Week.
More Than 130 FIRES WHEPORTED Across Oklahoma and Nearly 400 Homes Were Damaged or Destroyed, Governor Kevin Stitt Said.
“Nobody has enough resources to fight fires when the wind is blowing 70 mph,” said terry essary, the fire Chief of Stillwater, Oklahoma. “It’s an insurmountable task.”
Oklahoma department of emergency management spokesperson keli cain said Sunday (March 16, 2025) That two people were killed as a result of the wildfire and weather.
Meanwhile, Dust Storms Spurred by High Winds Claimed Almost a Dozen Lives on Friday (March 14, 2025). Eight People Died in a Kansas Highway Pileup Involving at Least 50 Vehicles, According to the State Highway Patrol. Authorities Said Three People also also wonded in Car Crashes during a dust story in Amarillo, in the texas panhandle.
President Donald Trump Said The White House was monitoring the stories and would assist state and local officials to help in the recover. He Said National Guard Troops Were Deployed to Arkansas, Where Officials Confirmed Three Deaths.
“Please join melania and me in prying for everyone impacted by these terrible storms!” Mr. Trump posted on his social media network on Sunday (March 16, 2025).
At Least Three People, Including An 82-YLD Woman, Were Killed in Central Alabama when Multiple Tornadoes Swept Across the state.
In Troy, Alabama, Parks Officials Said The Recreation Center where many residences had taken refuge had to be close due to damage from overnight stories. No one was injected.
“We are thankful the Lord provided protection over our community, and over 200 guests at the Recreation Center storm shelter on Saturday night,” the parks department said in a statement.
Published – March 17, 2025 12:41 pm IST