The storms are part of a severe weather system sweeping across the Midwest, leaving thousands without power.
Severe storms, including tornadoes, have resulted in at least 21 fatalities in Missouri and Kentucky, with Kentucky governor Andy Beshear reporting 14 deaths. Missouri’s St. Louis mayor confirmed five deaths in her city, where over 5,000 homes were affected, while authorities continue to search for survivors in damaged areas. The storms, part of a larger weather system affecting the Midwest and Great Lakes, have also caused extreme heat in Texas and dust storms near Chicago, impacting visibility and safety.
