At least 23 people have died across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Alabama after violent thunderstorms and tornadoes tore through the central U.S. this week. Over 110 million people faced severe weather alerts on May 27, with authorities urging residents to seek shelter as winds ripped apart homes and uprooted trees. 🌩️
The storms, described as 'unrelenting' by local meteorologists, shifted eastward on Tuesday, bringing thunderstorms and damaging winds to parts of the Eastern U.S. First responders worked through debris-covered streets to rescue survivors, while communities rallied on social media to share resources using hashtags like #HeartlandStrong.
Imagine your weekend plans turning into a fight for safety—that's what millions faced as baseball-sized hail and 80mph winds turned skies green and lives upside down. 🏚️ Schools, hospitals, and even TikTok creators documented the chaos, with viral videos showing flipped cars and flattened neighborhoods.
As climate scientists emphasize rising extreme weather risks, this disaster highlights the urgent need for emergency preparedness. Stay tuned for updates as recovery efforts continue.
