Officials said on Saturday that there are at least 21 people after the serious storms in Midwestern and Southern United States through Kentki and Missouri states.
In Kentki, Governor Andy Aashiar stated on X that 14 people have been confirmed the dead, warning that the toll is “likely to grow.”
“Kentki, we are starting hard news today that we have lost at least 14 people in the last night’s storms, but sadly, it is expected to increase the number because we get more information,” said on Saturday. “Please pray for all our affected families.”
Tornado causes ‘heartbreaking’ destruction
Laurel County was particularly affected in the south -east Kentki, local authorities stated that nine people were killed by a tornado that touched on Friday night.
Beshear said that more than 100,000 people in the state have been abandoned without electricity, while five counties have declared an emergency situation.
Local media broadcast drone footage from the area that showed widespread devastation in the city of London, where the houses were flattened and the trees were completely from the branches by high winds.
The Governor of Kentki said, “The devastation with the deadly weather of the previous night is shocking, but we are going to ensure that we get the support required to recover and reconstruct together,” said Kentki Governor.
The office of Laurel County Sheriff said that the rescue team on the ground had spent the night in search of the survivors in search of Saturday morning.
Eastern Kentki, where tornado was killed overnight, is historically known for its coal mines and is one of the poorest parts of the country.
Most of Missouri was so impressed
In neighboring Missouri, at least seven people have died, with five deadly to come to the metropolis of St. Louis. Two deaths were confirmed in the Scott County, about 130 miles south of St. Louis.
In a post on X, Missouri Governor Mike Keho said that he was very sad to know about the deaths and injuries caused by tornadoes and serious storms, who have been very impressed by the kingdom today. “
St. Louis Mayor Kara Spencer said in a press conference on Friday night, “Our city is getting unhappy tonight.” “The disadvantage of life and destruction is really frightening.”
Missouri State Highway Patrol said in a statement that more than 80,000 people were left without electricity in western Missouri without electricity, and three shelters have been established in those whose houses have been damaged or destroyed in their homes.
Officials warned that a more serious weather forecast was forecast for Sunday and Monday.
Last year, the United States saw around 1,800 whirlwind, which, according to the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the second largest number was recorded.
Edited by: Rana Taha
