US EditionSevere weather leaves at least 27 dead, including 18 in Kentucky
- At least 27 people died from severe storms that swept the U.S. Midwest and South on May 16, 2025, with 18 deaths in Kentucky.
- The fatalities resulted from tornadoes and severe weather affecting Kentucky, Missouri, and northern Virginia within the same weather system.
- The storms caused widespread destruction, including hundreds of homes damaged in London, Kentucky, and over 5,000 buildings affected in St. Louis, Missouri, where five died and 38 were injured.
- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency, reporting over 100,000 power outages and warning that some roads may take days to reopen as the death toll could rise.
- Experts expressed concern that National Weather Service staffing cuts could impede timely warnings during severe outbreaks like these storms.
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Residents begin cleanup after deadly storm strikes Scott County, Missouri - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) — Residents in Scott County, Missouri, are beginning the recovery process after a deadly storm swept through the area Friday night, leaving two people dead and several injured. The storm carved a path of destruction through areas like Sloanville Rd, where fallen trees, shredded rooftops, and scattered debris now line the roads. Families say they watched helplessly as the tornado approached, throwing debris and even anima…
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Nearly Two Dozen Dead After Violent Tornadoes Rip Through Kentucky
Nearly two dozen people died after a destructive tornado outbreak swept through Kentucky Friday night. “Kentucky, we’re starting today with the tough news that we lost at least 14 of our people to last night’s storms, but sadly, this number is expected to grow as we receive more information. Please ...
Beshear Commits to Residents in Laurel, Pulaski Co Tornado Path
During a 4pm news conference, Governor Andy Beshear confirmed 18 deaths so far in eastern Kentucky due to the severe storms Friday evening. Beshear says he declared a state of emergency ahead of the tornado to get boots on the ground sooner. [audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2352/2025/05/17215008/Wireready_05-17-2025-21-50-06_A116_20250517214533762-1.mp3"] click to download audioHe asks that everyone keep…
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