DETROIT — A series of tornados has hit several states in the north-central part of USAleaving a trail of devastation in its path. Michigan, Indiana y Ohio They are among the states most affected by the powerful storms that swept the region in recent hours.
In Ohio and Indiana, the situation was no less discouraging. The National Weather Service issued tornado watches for several areas, including parts of Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri. Residents in these regions experienced moments of anguish as the storms raged, causing damage to buildings and leaving thousands without power.
One of the most critical moments was in Hancock County, West Virginia, where schools closed due to “extensive overnight weather issues.” Local media reported damaged buildings and power outages, evidencing the magnitude of the storms that hit the region.
The governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmerdeclared a state of emergency in four affected counties, expressing solidarity with those affected and ensuring that emergency teams were working tirelessly to help the population.
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These weather events add to a series of tornadoes that have hit the central United States in recent weeks, wreaking havoc in several communities. Oklahoma, for example, was hit by a deadly tornado that hit the small town of Barnsdall, leaving at least one person dead and numerous homes destroyed.
Aerial images of the area show the magnitude of the disaster, with houses reduced to rubble and vehicles thrown into the air. The community of Barnsdall is still recovering from this devastating event, which marks the second tornado to hit the area in five weeks.
Meanwhile, in Bartlesville, located about 20 miles to the northeast, significant damage was also reported, including to the Hampton Inn, where guests were taken to safety during the storm.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt visited affected areas and announced the allocation of state funds to assist in rebuilding, highlighting the community’s resilience in times of adversity.
These powerful storms coincide with other extreme weather events in different parts of the world, such as historic flooding in Brazil and a severe heat wave in Asia. Weather conditions are expected to remain adverse in several regions of the United States throughout the week, before the weather stabilizes into the weekend.
Source: With information from AP
