Of the 110 people working in the candle factory when the tornado hit, he said, just 40 have been rescued. Chris Phillips/Maverick Media Group, LLC via Reuters. Andy Beshear of Kentucky said that at least 70 had been killed, and the states death toll could increase to more than 100. Andy Beshear. Beshear believes the death toll in Kentucky could surpass 50 people. 'Damage pretty widespread': 4 deaths reported in Missouri tornado. Andy Beshear says the death toll in Kentucky may reach 100 after a strong tornado blew through at least six states last night: 'We are hurting this morning' pic.twitter.com/28t1TuVEZM. Anyone with information is asked to callKSP's Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555. "I say to all the victims, you're in our prayers.". We also want to thank all the first responders for their ongoing efforts on scene.". More tornadoes are touching down in states like Mississippi and Alabama, outside of Tornado Alley. He declared a state of emergency on Friday, and rescuers in counties across the state mobilized overnight, contending with darkness, powerful wind and driving rain to try to find people trapped in collapsed houses and buildings. Even as scientists are discovering trends around tornadoes and their behavior, it remains unclear the role that climate change plays. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their loved ones and everyone impacted by the tornado.. "We are strong, resilient people, and we will be there every step of the way.". Kentucky's two senators and six representatives in Congress, meanwhile, sent a letter to the White House encouraging Biden and other federal officials to provide additional assistance, noting that at least 50 deaths have been reported. At 159 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was John "Remember, each of these lives are children of God, irreplaceable to their families and their communities," he said. And thats the only word I can use to describe it. Thats about all I can say at this point.. There was a slight risk of severe storms for parts of the Southeast and Tennessee Valley on Saturday night, the National Weather Service said in an advisory at 2:39 p.m. Eastern time. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. He also shared that the American Red Cross is on the ground, providing services to those impacted. At the conclusion of the 2023 NFL Draft, former Western Kentucky football players Daewood Davis and Kahlef Hailassie signed undrafted free agent deals with the Miami Dolphins and New York Governor Andy Beshear has confirmed a tornado has touched down in McCracken and Christian County. The only indication of what it once was: The scents of vanilla and lavender, along with aromas that conjured up springtime and fresh laundry all from the chemicals used in the candles were picked up by powerful winds. The National Weather Service in Miami says the tornado Swant hurried into her cellar at around 9 p.m. on Friday. Obviously, this is what I grew up in. Authorities say the fire happened at Ken-Bar Lodge in Gilbertville around 3:20 p.m. Ky. One person was killed at a nursing home in Monette when a suspected tornado moved through Friday night, Craighead County, Arkansas, Judge Marvin Day told Jonesboro ABC affiliate KAIT. He also said that the length of one tornados track could rival that of the 1925 tornado outbreak that killed hundreds as it cut a path through Southern and Midwestern states. Tornadoes Leave Trail of Devastation Across Six States, With Scores Dead. Andy Beshear of Kentucky said that thunderstorms in his state produced wind speeds of 80 miles per hour. The local authorities had stressed just how bad the storm could be. WebOn April 02, 1957, a massive multiple-vortex tornado hits the Dallas Forth-Worth area. "Nutrition and Dining will mobilize on Monday and Tuesday," the letter said, "and food will be provided to areas affected by the tornado and to those in need.". ", "We're going to get through this together and the federal government is not going to walk away," Biden said. A person was also killed at a Dollar General store in nearby Leachville, Ark., Gov. At its peak, over 20,000 households reported power outages were reported in Jefferson County according to PowerOutage.us. At least 70 people were killed in the deadly tornado that struck Kentucky on Friday, and the death toll could rise to more than 100 across about 10 counties, Gov. reports from the National Weather Service. This story will be updated as more information becomes available. Hundreds of thousands are without electricity across four states. Friday: Partly sunny with a high near 61. At least six people died in the collapse, Illinois Gov. Giulia Heyward,Daniel Victor and Rick Rojas. Forecasters warned that parts of the South could experience strong tornadoes on Tuesday, as severe thunderstorms in the lower and mid-Mississippi Valley and other areas produce damaging hail and powerful gusts of wind. Make it easy to keep up-to-date with more stories like this. Contact reporter Rae Johnson at RNJohnson@gannett.com. The footage shows the aftermath of the deadly tornado in Mayfield, Ky. The two sides will remain in touch, the White House said. And we're praying for each and every one of those families.". Were deeply saddened by the news that members of our Amazon family passed away as a result of the storm in Edwardsville, Ill., Kelly Nantel, an Amazon spokeswoman, said in a statement on Saturday. Kentucky State Police and Kentucky National Guard units have also been activated in response to the storm, the post said. "We will get through this, we will rebuild," Beshear said early Saturday. But we're strong, we're resilient. Graves County and Mayfield "have been hit really hard," Gov. Western New York, Indiana and Michigan remained under wind advisories on Saturday evening, with wind gusts as high as 64 miles per hour reported in Michigan, according to the National Weather Service. We are strong, resilient people.". The tornado was reported around 8:30 p.m. west As many as 18 tornadoes hit Middle Tennessee overnight, and the one that hit Cheatham County was on the ground for a long time, according to Lieutenant Miller. The tornadoes were part of a weather system that also caused substantial snowfall across parts of the upper Midwest and western Great Lakes. At 730 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Rockledge, moving northeast at 60 mph. Thursday night: A 10% chance of showers before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy with a low around 41. Severe thunderstorm watches are blue. All three counties are in the northwestern corner of the state. Dangerous wind gusts, flash flooding and tornadoes are forecasted across a large part And for those that have seen it, what its done here in Grace County and elsewhere, it is indescribable. Everywhere along the line of this tornado that touched down and stayed down for 227 miles over 200 in Kentucky has been severely and significantly impacted. I have talked to the secretary of Homeland Security, while I have been here, he has pledged his full support and we are hearing that from every part of the federal administration and from our U.S. senators and from our congressmen. It dont matter who you are or where youre from. Kyanna Parsons Perez and other workers were sheltering inside a safety area at the Mayfield candle factory when the tornado hit. 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In Arkansas, a 94-year-old died and five people were injured when a tornado demolished the Monette Manor nursing home, said Monettes mayor, Bob Blankenship. It's likely to go down as "the most significant tornado event in Kentucky's history," though, he said. Statewide, about 12,800 LG&E customers were still waiting to have their power restored as of 7 p.m., the map showed. As the planet warms and the climate changes, we dont think they are all going to go in the same direction, said Dr. Brooks of NOAA. Louis Post-Dispatch, via Associated Press. At 645 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 11 miles north of Muse, or 13 miles west of Palmdale, moving northeast at 45 mph. "Significant damage" from "a severe tornado event that spreads across multiple counties" has been reported by KSP's post in Mayfield, the post said. Cloudy with a high near 58. "Heartbreaking devastation and loss of life from tornadoes and severe weather across the Midwest and South," he said on Twitter, adding that DHS and FEMA "stand ready to assist the people of Kentucky, Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri and Tennessee.". ET. Kentucky likely saw its deadliest tornado system ever, the governor said. The National Weather Service has updated the tornado watch across the state until 4 p.m. Governor: Deadly tornado could hit Mayfield again Andy Beshear said prevously. Im pretty confident theres at least one more tornado in the county and well have that confirmed tomorrow, he added. Kentucky's threat of severe weather stems from a system that has already caused major damage in a couple of states: the weather service confirmed a tornado in Missouri early Wednesday that hit Glenallen that state officials said caused "extensive" damage. But in recent years, researchers noticed that fewer tornadoes are touching down in Tornado Alley and more are happening in neighboring states to the East and southeast. Emergency personnel responded to calls finding structural damage and in some cases, total collapses. Other buildings had been reduced to piles of red bricks. There were no other fatalities or injuries reported in the county, Lieutenant Miller said, but the destruction was severe. A man who was working at the MCP candle factory in Mayfield on work release from the Graves County Jail walked away from a hospital after receiving care for tornado-related injuries, Kentucky State Police said. Winds W at 15 to 25 mph. confirmed to the Bowling Green Daily News. The system, which reportedly spawned at least one tornado in other parts of the South and Midwest, was forecast to bring a threat of damage to the area through the early hours of the morning. The latest EF-1 tornado confirmed was in Henry County at 5:03 p.m. But I cant give you a quantitative read on that., Mr. Biden has often been commended for his ability to empathize with victims during moments of tragedy. Were going to get through this, and were going to get through this together, Mr. Biden said at a news conference. We will grieve, but we will rebuild. Significant damage in Mayfield following that tornado that is moving across Kentucky. Reminder: Tornado Watch continues until 3am EST/2am CST Sat morning. Mandi Sanders, who works at the home, said staff members helped residents cover their heads with pillows to protect them from flying glass and debris before the walls caved in and parts of the roof collapsed. Beshear added that he's been told by officials with the White House and Office of Homeland Security that additional resources will be directed to Kentucky to help deal with the aftermath of the damage. Although severe tornadoes are rare in December, Fridays cluster was not unprecedented. 0:00 3:57 A tornado watch has been issued in Louisville, Southern Indiana and the surrounding region as storms head toward Kentucky on Wednesday. Emailassign@whas11.com, visit ourFacebook pageorTwitter feed. Their son, they learned, was among at least six people killed when the building was hit. Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman, via Associated Press. At least six states Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi and Tennessee were hit by tornadoes on Friday night, according to reports from the National Weather Service. First responders surround a damaged Amazon Distribution Center on Dec. 10, 2021, in Edwardsville, Ill. Just over 22,000 people in the Louisville area were without power as of about 7 a.m., according to LG&E. This has been the most devastating tornado event in our states history. The Mercer County Emergency Manager confirmed the YMCA in Harrodsburg was also damaged. We dont see evidence for changes in average annual occurrence or intensity over the last 40 to 60 years.. The Kentucky governor said at least 74 are known dead in his state. Those numbers "could rise significantly," he said Saturday afternoon. 1 / 2 159 7 r/tornado Join 26 days ago Let's get through today but wanted to share tomorrows SPC Convective outlook day 2 1 / 2 106 67 r/tornado Join 26 days ago LATEST! But on the two-line highways snaking into town, the tornados wrath announced itself with the vistas of homes that had their brick exteriors shaved off, churches with roofs peeled away and seemingly sturdy trees that had been snapped at their trunks like twigs. If it wasnt my son, it would have been my husband, said Ms. Michael Dossett, director of Kentucky's Division of Emergency Management, compared the storms to the April 1974 outbreak that spawned hundreds of tornadoes across several states and killed more than 30 in Kentucky alone. My heart is with the people of Kentucky after the devastating tornadoes last night, said Deanne Criswell, the administrator of FEMA. Governor: Deadly tornado could hit Mayfield again Closings and Delays 5 weather alerts in effect Ky. Nothing was salvageable except for the communion table., Thats one of the reasons I love this place, Ms. Swant said after the truck pulled away. He noted they were in the process of sheltering those 20 individuals. Brian Crick, a district judge who served McLean and Muhlenberg counties, was among the victims, according to Kentucky Supreme Court Justice John Minton. Federal and officials in Illinois said on Monday that they would investigate the collapse of the Amazon delivery depot in Edwardsville. At this point we have transitioned to search and recovery, the chief said. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible during thunderstorms. On Saturday, neighbors were pulling up yet again, this time to see how she was doing. Dallas also experienced a deadly outbreak of nearly a dozen tornadoes later that week that left 13 people dead, according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration database, sweeping across more than 100 miles. Those are cases for sheltering, theyre cases for food and theyre cases for emergency assistance.. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. D.J. Researchers say that in recent years tornadoes seem to be occurring in greater clusters, and that the region known as tornado alley in the Great Plains, where most tornadoes occur, appears to be shifting eastward. People think its not going to impact them. But the fact is that we all know everything is more intense when the climate is warming, Mr. Biden said. Today Mostly cloudy skies with a few showers this afternoon. skip ahead to the tornado outlook and current tornado watches . Download it here, Updates: Severe storms hit Kentucky, 1 death reported, California Consumer Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information, California Consumer Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg reported one fatality that he said was potentially related to the severe weather, The National Weather Service in Louisville reports at least one EF1 tornado touched down in Louisville, moving at 90 mph and estimated to be 100 yards wide, John Gordon with the NWS said he is confident that more than one tornado touchdown will be confirmed in Louisville, Public works crews are working to open roadways and restore power. This article has been made available for free as a public service so all readers can access this information. Earlier today, I called the governors of the states that have been experiencing severe impacts of the storms, including Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri as well as Tennessee. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky Gov. EF1 Tornado Damage at a Mobile Home Park in Stamping Ground, KY Tornado Photos The EF-3 tornado had peak winds of at least 155 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Braden McCann surveying the damage outside his home in Dickson, in Middle Tennessee, on Saturday. Officials said there were at least 70 deaths in Kentucky, where many had been trapped inside a flattened candle factory, and there were six fatalities in a roof collapse at an Amazon warehouse in Illinois after severe weather ravaged the country on Friday. I was sitting here. Chelsea Emmons holds onto a cat that belongs to her mother, Kim Goforth, Dec. 11, 2021, in Bremen, Ky., while searching Goforth's following a tornado that struck overnight. Aaron Horowitz / Getty Images. Kentucky was devastated overnight Saturday as four tornadoes, including a massive storm that flattened much of Mayfield and several other towns, ripped through Low around 43. National Guard members have been deployed to help those who have been impacted, Beshear said, along with officials with the state's Transportation Cabinet, Division of Forestry and Louisville MetroEmergency Medical Services. Authorities had initially said two people were killed.
