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Oklahoma Tornadoes

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Multiple tornadoes hit Oklahoma, leaving a trail of destruction, killing at least four people, including a baby. Thousands are left without power as cleanup efforts begin. Governor issues a state of emergency for 12 counties.

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Tragic tornado devastation in Oklahoma elicits profound grief and lamentation from right-leaning sources, highlighting loss of life and urgent need for recovery efforts in affected communities.

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Numerous tornadoes struck several states in the U.S., resulting in devastating impacts. Oklahoma was particularly hard hit, with at least four people dead and many others injured by the powerful storms [source]. Among the casualties was a baby. The tornadoes led to a significant trail of destruction, with houses flattened, trees uprooted, and power lines knocked down, leaving thousands without electricity [source][source][source]. Iowa and Nebraska also experienced the destructive force of the storms, with reports of severe damage to property and infrastructure [source].

Governor Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency in 12 counties following the severe weather events, allowing state resources to be deployed for recovery and aid efforts [source]. Cleanup operations began across the affected areas, with residents and authorities coordinating to address the aftermath and begin the process of rebuilding [source]. The cleanup efforts in the storm-ravaged communities were extensive as residents grappled with the destruction caused by the tornadoes.

Apart from the U.S., China was also affected by tornadoes, with Guangzhou experiencing a deadly tornado that resulted in casualties and widespread destruction [source]. As the impacted regions faced the extensive cleanup and recovery process, reports and images emerged showcasing the scale of damage inflicted by the natural disasters, underlining the urgent need for support and assistance for those impacted by the tornadoes [source].

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Communities hit by tornadoes begin cleanup after storms kill 5

News Nation - 17 days ago - Dozens of tornadoes wreaked havoc from Iowa to Texas, killing five people.

https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/midwest/tornadoes-cleanup-after-five-killed-storms/

‘My whole family has perished:’ 22 killed, including babies, in Israeli airstrike on Rafah | CNN

cnncom - 17 days ago -

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/29/middleeast/israeli-airstrike-rafah-gaza-intl/index.html

Texas hit by storms and flash flooding as the Midwest begins cleanup operation

NBC news - 17 days ago - Extreme weather that battered parts of the Midwest and caused death and destruction over the weekend turned to Texas overnight and will move into the lower Mississippi Valley on Monday, bringing the risk of storms and flash flooding.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/texas-hit-storms-flash-flooding-midwest-begins-clean-operation-rcna149738

Oklahoma Begins Long Cleanup After 4 Killed in Weekend Tornadoes

NewsMax - 17 days ago - Small towns in Oklahoma began a long cleanup Monday after tornadoes flattened homes and buildings and killed four people, including an infant, widening a destructive outbreak of severe weather across the middle of the U.S.

https://www.newsmax.com/us/tornadoes-oklahoma-weather/2024/04/29/id/1162754/

Tornadoes leave trail of destruction in Midwest and Taylor Swift's new album smashes records: Morning Rundown

NBC news - 17 days ago - In today’s newsletter: Biden and Netanyahu speak after Palestinian officials say they are expecting an offensive in Rafah.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/tornadoes-leave-trail-destruction-midwest-taylor-swifts-new-album-smas-rcna149728

Oklahoma towns hit by tornadoes begin cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms

Voice of America English News - 17 days ago - Storms began late Saturday and injured at least 100 people

https://www.voanews.com/a/oklahoma-towns-hit-by-tornadoes-begin-cleanup-after-4-killed-in-weekend-storms-/7589086.html

Deadly Oklahoma tornadoes wreak havoc in US state, leaving 4 dead, thousands without power

Hindustan Times - 17 days ago - In Oklahoma, more than 20,000 people were still without electricity hours after tornadoes began late Saturday night

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/deadly-oklahoma-tornadoes-wreak-havoc-in-us-state-leaving-4-dead-thousands-without-power-101714384501845.html

Aerial photos show devastation left by a deadly tornado in China

NBC news - 17 days ago - Chinese state media on Sunday showed wide devastation in part of the southern city of Guangzhou after a tornado that killed five people and injured dozens more.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/china-guangzhou-tornado-rcna149730

Baby among at least five killed as tornadoes leave trail of destruction in central US

SkyNews - 17 days ago - Oklahoma's governor said "you just can't believe the destruction" as homes and other buildings were flattened - while experts revealed nearly 40 twisters are thought to have swept through central areas of the US during a remarkable weekend of weather.

https://news.sky.com/story/baby-among-at-least-five-killed-as-tornadoes-leave-trail-of-destruction-in-central-us-13125638

Devastating Tornadoes Strike Oklahoma, Resulting In Multiple Deaths

International Business Times - 17 days ago - A series of devastating tornadoes struck Oklahoma overnight, claiming the lives of five people, including an infant.

https://www.ibtimes.com/devastating-tornadoes-strike-oklahoma-resulting-multiple-deaths-3730812

At least four dead in US after dozens of tornadoes rip through Oklahoma

Al Jazeera - 17 days ago - Hospitals across the state reported about 100 injuries, including people apparently struck by debris.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/29/at-least-four-dead-in-us-after-dozens-of-tornadoes-rip-through-oklahoma

‘Everybody lost everything’: Resident recalls tornado touch down

News Nation - 17 days ago - Tornadoes killed at least four people in Oklahoma and left thousands without power after a destructive outbreak of severe weather flattened buildings.

https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/midwest/nebraska-resident-recalls-tornado/

Dozens of tornadoes strike Oklahoma, killing at least four

The Jerusalem Post - 17 days ago - At least four people died, including a four-month-old baby, and scores were injured in Oklahoma this weekend a

https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-799042

Oklahoma tornado: At least four killed and dozens injured as severe storms ravage state

Washington Examiner - 17 days ago - Four people have died and about 100 have been injured after a tornado swept through Oklahoma overnight into Sunday.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/infrastructure/2982500/oklahoma-tornado-at-least-four-killed-and-dozens-injured-as-severe-storms-ravage-state/

Videos Show Devastation as 4 Dead, Dozens Injured in Oklahoma Tornadoes

Newsweek - 17 days ago - Videos show widespread destruction after multiple tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma, resulting in the deaths of a baby and at least three other people.

https://www.newsweek.com/videos-show-devastation-4-dead-dozens-injured-oklahoma-tornadoes-1894974

At Least 5 People, Including a Baby, Dead After Tornadoes Hit Oklahoma and Iowa

People - 17 days ago - At least five people are dead, including a baby, after tornadoes ravaged parts of Oklahoma and Iowa on Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27. At least 100 injuries have also been reported throughout Oklahoma alone.

https://people.com/at-least-5-people-including-baby-dead-after-tornadoes-hit-oklahoma-iowa-8640167

Freak Tornadoes Kill 4, Injure Hundreds in Oklahoma

The Daily Beast - 17 days ago - They also flattened buildings and left 20,000 without power as they swept across the state.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/freak-tornadoes-kill-4-injure-hundreds-in-oklahoma

Tornadoes kill 4 in Oklahoma; power outages and state of emergency

Boston Globe - 17 days ago - Oklahoma's governor says tornadoes that tore through Oklahoma and flattened buildings in one rural town have killed at least four people.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/04/28/nation/tornadoes-oklahoma-deaths-state-of-emergency-power-outages/

Tornadoes kill 4 in Oklahoma as governor issues state of emergency for 12 counties amid storm damage

Chicago Tribune - 17 days ago - Tornadoes that tore across Oklahoma left a wide trail of destruction Sunday, leveling homes and buildings and knocking out power for tens of thousands of residents.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/04/28/tornadoes-kill-3-in-oklahoma-as-governor-issues-state-of-emergency-for-12-counties-amid-storm-damage/

At least 2 dead, catastrophic damage reported after tornadoes tear across Oklahoma

NY Post - 17 days ago - At least two people were killed, and several others were injured Saturday when devastating tornadoes tore through several Oklahoma cities during a severe weather outbreak.

https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/tornado-outbreak-expected-plains-texas-oklahoma-kansas-april-27-severe-weather

Tornadoes kill 4 in Oklahoma as governor issues state of emergency for 12 counties amid storm damage

wcvb - 17 days ago - Tornadoes that tore across Oklahoma left a wide trail of destruction, leveling homes and buildings and knocking out power for tens of thousands of residents.

https://www.wcvb.com/article/tornadoes-oklahoma-deaths-damages/60629500