At least forty people have died from the weekend’s winds and tornadoes across the United States.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that at least two people were killed in the storms. “Yesterday’s severe weather impacted most of Alabama,” Ivey said in a statement on Sunday. “Unfortunately, we have learned of the loss of at least two of our fellow Alabamians — one life in Plantersville and one in Winterboro. We have reports of damage in 52 of our 67 counties. Our damage assessment continues. The sun has risen in Alabama, though. We pray for those lives we lost, as well as those who were injured. And we pray for our first responders, emergency management officials and linemen who are doing incredible work on the ground right now.”
Figures obtained by NBC News indicate that twelve deaths were reported in Missouri, 8 in Kansas, 6 in Mississippi, 4 in Texas, 3 in Arkansas, 4 in Oklahoma, 3 in Alabama, and 2 in North Carolina.
The storm system also led to wildfires and dust storms across Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma.
FOX Forecast Center reports that there were at least 56 tornadoes in 10 states. Teams from the National Weather Service are actively assessing damages.
President Donald Trump issued a statement on the severe weather Sunday afternoon: “We are actively monitoring the severe tornadoes and storms that have impacted many States across the South and Midwest — 36 innocent lives have been lost, and many more devastated. The National Guard have been deployed to Arkansas, and my Administration is ready to assist State and Local Officials, as they help their communities to try and recover from the damage. Please join Melania and me in praying for everyone impacted by these terrible storms!”
