Key takeaways:
- At least 11 people are dead and dozens more injured after a major storm system swept through the Midwest and South.
- Four people were killed in Wynne, Arkansas, while another person died in North Little Rock.
- The National Weather Service issued more than 50 preliminary tornado reports on Friday, and the threat of more severe weather looms into Saturday afternoon.
At least 11 people are dead and dozens more injured after a major storm system swept through the Midwest and South on Friday and into Saturday morning. Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms caused significant damage in seven states, with Arkansas suffering the most casualties.
Four people were killed in Wynne, Arkansas, a small city in Cross County, while another person died in North Little Rock. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said the city saw “widespread damage” from the storm. Three people were killed in Indiana after a storm damaged homes and a volunteer fire department near Sullivan.
In Madison County, Alabama, one person died after a tree fell on their home. Two people were killed in Missouri, one in Mississippi, and one in Tennessee. The storm also caused significant damage to businesses and critical infrastructure.
The National Weather Service issued more than 50 preliminary tornado reports on Friday, and the threat of more severe weather looms into Saturday afternoon. Local officials are urging residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.
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