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Storms kill at least three in the Southeast, as severe weather set to continue

Storms kill at least three in the Southeast, as severe weather set to continue

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Severe weather that has claimed the life of at least three people in the last 24 hours and destroyed homes across the South is set to continue, as forecasters warn of thunderstorms, flash flooding and possible tornadoes Thursday and into Friday. More than 200,000 energy customers were without power across southeastern states as of 6 a.m. ET Thursday, including 95,000 in North Carolina. One person was confirmed dead in Columbia, Tennessee, in a suspected tornado on Wednesday, as devastating winds brought down trees and power lines. Elsewhere a 22-year-old named as Bryce Edward Hentnick died when a tree fell onto his car in Claiborne County, north of Knoxville, NBC affiliate WSMV of Nashville reported. The same hazard killed one unidentified person in Gaston County, North Carolina, west of Charlotte, where a fallen tree trapped two people inside their car. A man uses a chainsaw to clear storm damage at a home along Cothran Road in Columbia, Tenn., on Wednesday.George Walker IV / AP A statement from Gaston County said that firefighters were called to the …

Tornadoes tear through the southeastern U.S. as storms leave 3 dead

Tornadoes tear through the southeastern U.S. as storms leave 3 dead

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Greenville, Ohio, resident Brenda Pollitt wipes the tears from her eyes as she removes papers from her bedroom on Wednesday. Pollitt and her children were home at the time of the strong storm that hit Tuesday evening. She and her family ran downstairs and were all safe. Marshall Gorby/AP hide caption toggle caption Marshall Gorby/AP Greenville, Ohio, resident Brenda Pollitt wipes the tears from her eyes as she removes papers from her bedroom on Wednesday. Pollitt and her children were home at the time of the strong storm that hit Tuesday evening. She and her family ran downstairs and were all safe. Marshall Gorby/AP COLUMBIA, Tenn. — Forecasters warned a wave of dangerous storms in the U.S. could march through parts of the South early Thursday, after storms a day earlier spawned damaging tornadoes and massive hail, leaving two dead in Tennessee and one dead in North Carolina. The storms continue an outbreak of torrential rain and tornadoes that has cut across the country this week, from the Plains to the Midwest and now the …

1 dead, multiple injured as powerful storms, possible tornadoes barrel across the U.S.

1 dead, multiple injured as powerful storms, possible tornadoes barrel across the U.S.

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One person was killed and others were injured after a suspected tornado struck the Columbia, Tennessee, area south of Nashville on Wednesday, authorities said. Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder said in a statement that one person died in the storms that hit near the community of around 41,000. “The city of Columbia did appear to avoid the worst of the storm in the city limits but very close by was a different story,” he wrote on social media. Maury Regional Health said it had received five patients, including the person who died. One of the injured was in serious condition and three suffered injuries that were not life-threatening, the hospital in Columbia said. “This is a developing situation with multiple agencies responding,” Maury Regional Health spokesperson Rita Thompson said. The possible tornado that touched down at around 5:55 p.m. tracked for approximately two miles, Maury County Fire Department Deputy Chief Richard Schatz told reporters Wednesday night. “Multiple houses have been completely destroyed,” he said. He said there was one death and multiple injuries, but did not …

One killed in Oklahoma tornado as severe storms batter central and southern states

One killed in Oklahoma tornado as severe storms batter central and southern states

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At least one person in Oklahoma has died as a result of a tornado that ripped through small towns, as severe storms moved from the South and into central areas, causing devastation and disruption to for millions. Osage County Sheriff Eddie Virden told NBC News that the unidentified person died as a result of a tornado in Barnsdall, a city of about 1,000 people some 40 miles north of Tulsa, amid some of the storm’s worst devastation, on Monday night. Virden said it was too early to say how many others may have been injured but said his deputies had carried out multiple rescues. “There’s areas, residences that [have] been completely destroyed. We did several rescues of people trapped in debris,” he said. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said on X that it had established a meeting point in the town for anyone searching for loved ones. Bartlesville, 20 miles to the north-east, was similarly affected. A hotel in the town was severely damaged, as shown in social media posts uploaded by witnesses — firefighters were …

Severe weather leaves millions at risk as storms sweep across the South

Severe weather leaves millions at risk as storms sweep across the South

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Following a week of heavy flooding which resulted in rescue crews pulling hundreds of people to safety, the Southeastern part of Texas is underwater. And more storms are expected to ravage other parts of the country, as the extreme weather outbreak rolls into its 6th week. This week, millions of residents from Texas, Ohio, Tennessee, Nebraska and Oklahoma are bracing for perilous conditions as they face tornadoes, 80 mph wind gusts, flooding and hail. Parts of Texas, like the Houston area, saw more than 500 rescues and evacuations in a matter of days. But a 5-year-old did not survive after being swept away by floodwaters in Johnson County, Texas, according to a Facebook post from Johnson County Emergency Management director Jamie Moore. Early Sunday morning, the child was with his mother and her husband when the three of them were overwhelmed by floodwaters as they searched for dry ground. The two adults were rescued and transported to a nearby hospital around 5 a.m. Lucas, however, did not survive and his body was recovered in the …

Child dies, hundreds rescued after storms lash Texas

Child dies, hundreds rescued after storms lash Texas

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Hundreds of people have been rescued from flooded homes and roads in the Houston area of southern Texas, where rainfsll continued into Sunday, while to the north in the Fort Worth area, a child has died after a car was caught in floodwaters. In the past few days, storms have forced numerous high-water rescues in the Houston area, including some from the rooftops of flooded homes, the Associated Press reported. In Johnson County, south of Fort Worth, a five-year-old boy died when he was swept away after the vehicle he was riding in became stuck in swift-moving water near the community of Lillian early on Sunday morning, an official said. The child and two adults were trying to get to dry ground when they were swept away, Jamie Moore, the Johnson County Emergency Management director, wrote in a Facebook post. The two adults were rescued about 5am and taken to a hospital, while the child was found dead about 7:20am. in the water. Source link

Child dies after being swept away in floodwaters; storms move away from Texas

Child dies after being swept away in floodwaters; storms move away from Texas

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HOUSTON — Storms in Texas brought additional rain Sunday to the already saturated Houston area where hundreds of people have been rescued from flooded homes and roads, while to the north in the Fort Worth area, a child died after being swept away when the car he was traveling in got stuck in floodwaters. Over the last week, areas near Lake Livingston, located northeast of Houston, have gotten upwards of 23 inches of rain, National Weather Service meteorologist Jimmy Fowler said Sunday afternoon. Meanwhile, he said, areas in northeastern Harris County, the nation’s third-largest county that includes Houston, had a range of 6 inches to almost 17 inches of rain in that same period. Scattered showers in the Houston area on Sunday brought light to moderate rainfall, he said. “With the rainfall that fell overnight plus this morning it just kind of prolonged the river flooding that we were experiencing,” Fowler said. He said the rain would taper off in the evening, with no heavy rain events expected in the next week or so. Child dies in floodwaters In Johnson …

Houston officials warn of ‘catastrophic’ flooding as heavy storms slam region | Texas

Houston officials warn of ‘catastrophic’ flooding as heavy storms slam region | Texas

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The Houston area was under threat of worsening flood conditions on Saturday, a day after heavy storms slammed the region – and authorities warned those in low-lying areas to evacuate before an expected surge of water the likes of which haven’t been seen since Hurricane Harvey. A flood watch remained in effect through Sunday afternoon as forecasters predicted additional rainfall on Saturday night, bringing another 1-3in (2.5-7.6cm) of water to the soaked region and the likelihood of major flooding. Friday’s storms forced numerous high-water rescues, including some from the rooftops of flooded homes. Officials redoubled urgent instructions for residents in low-lying areas to evacuate, warning that the worst was still to come. Crews have now rescued more than 400 people from their homes, rooftops and roads and others are preparing to evacuate their property. “This threat is ongoing and it’s going to get worse. It is not your typical river flood,” said Harris county judge Lina Hidalgo, the top elected official in the nation’s third-largest county. She described the predicted surge of water as “catastrophic” …

Houston braces for flooding to worsen in wake of storms

Houston braces for flooding to worsen in wake of storms

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Tim McCanon sits on the road with his dogs after being rescued by the Community Fire Department during severe flooding on Friday in New Caney, Texas. Raquel Natalicchio/AP hide caption toggle caption Raquel Natalicchio/AP Tim McCanon sits on the road with his dogs after being rescued by the Community Fire Department during severe flooding on Friday in New Caney, Texas. Raquel Natalicchio/AP HOUSTON — The Houston area was under threat of worsening flood conditions Saturday, a day after heavy storms slammed the region and authorities warned those in low-lying areas to evacuate ahead of an expected “catastrophic” surge of water. A flood watch remained in effect through Sunday afternoon as forecasters predicted additional rainfall Saturday night, bringing another 1 to 3 inches (2.5 to 7.6 centimeters) of water to the soaked region and the likelihood of major flooding. Friday’s storms forced numerous high-water rescues, including some from the rooftops of flooded homes. Officials redoubled urgent instructions for residents in low-lying areas to evacuate, warning the worst was still to come. “This threat is ongoing and …