Impact and Fatalities
Violent storms and tornadoes resulted in at least six confirmed deaths across , , and , with significant destruction reported in Arkansas, including debris lofted nearly 5 miles into the air.
The storms led to widespread damage, including collapsed warehouses in Indiana, destroyed homes in Arkansas, and downed powerlines across multiple states, affecting over 90 million people.
Response and Forecast
Emergency services and the were deployed for rescue and recovery efforts, with schools in affected areas canceled or shifted to remote learning due to damage and power outages.
The National Weather Service and forecasters warn of more severe weather, including potentially life-threatening flash flooding, predicting over a foot of rain in some areas, described as a once-in-a-generation event.