At least 10 people have died in Missouri after tornadoes tore through central and southern parts of the US, authorities have confirmed. Missouri’s governor has indicated that further severe weather is imminent, raising concerns about the possibility of additional tornadoes on Saturday.
The state’s emergency management service has reported widespread damage across multiple regions. The Missouri State Highway Patrol stated, ‘The Patrol and local agencies are working tirelessly to assist those in need and assess the damage.’
In addition to Missouri, severe storms have also affected Texas and Oklahoma, where tornadoes fueled over 100 wildfires and caused multiple semi-trailer trucks to overturn, as reported by CBS News, a partner of BBC.
One of those wildfires, identified as the 840 Road Fire, has already scorched 27,500 acres and remains fully uncontained, according to the Oklahoma Forestry Service, which has issued a ‘red flag’ warning for the Panhandle, indicating an extreme fire danger.
Furthermore, the state of Mississippi is on high alert for a potential tornado outbreak, as warned by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
This breaking news story is ongoing, and more details will be provided as they emerge. For live updates, you can refresh this page.
Stay updated on breaking news through the BBC News App or follow @BBCBreaking on X.
