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1 dead after severe weather tears through central US, including flooding in Texas and Kansas
- On Tuesday, extreme weather impacted the central United States, producing a tornado near Independence, Missouri, causing widespread flooding in Kansas, and resulting in one fatality in Dallas, Texas.
- The storms resulted from clashes between warm Gulf air and cool Rocky Mountain air, prompting flash flood and tornado warnings across multiple states.
- Emergency teams rescued around 70 motorists in Kansas using boats as floodwaters rose rapidly, while homes, vehicles, and power lines were heavily affected.
- Dallas Fire-Rescue reported that after waiting for floodwaters to recede, emergency personnel examined the second car and discovered an adult male inside who had died.
- The storms caused statewide disaster declarations and ongoing flood watches, with forecasters warning of continued heavy rain, gusty winds, and possible tornadoes through the weekend.
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1 dead after severe weather tears through central US, including flooding in Texas and Kansas
Dallas authorities say one man has died there after his vehicle became stuck in high water during heavy rain. His death early Wednesday morning came after a tornado touched down Tuesday in the Kansas City area and flash flooding in…
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