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Powerful storm rolls across central US, unleashing at least 19 tornadoes
By Haley Brink & Derek Van Dam
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'Quad-State Tornado' crossed four states in four hours, a rare December tornado
By Kathryn Prociv & Nicole Acevedo
What we know about Kentucky tornadoes, storm damage, outages & deaths
By Lucas Aulbach
Tornadoes, storms strike Tennessee, decimate parts of South, Midwest
By Andy Humbles, Chris Gadd & Sandy Mazza
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NWS Kansas City
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A line of severe storms is expected to move west to east through the region tonight. Storms should impact the KC metro in the 9 pm-12 am time frame. Wind gusts up to 70 to even 75 mph remains the primary threat, although a few tornadoes and some large hail will also be possible. pic.twitter.com/ttd4XqHUoW
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NWS Louisville
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Multiple rounds of strong to severe storms are possible starting tomorrow and continuing into early Thursday morning. Straight line winds, large hail, and tornadoes will be possible with severe storms. Stay weather aware! #kywx #inwx pic.twitter.com/qY6y7GL0gf
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NWS Louisville
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A special weather statement has been issued for Louisville KY, Shively KY and Audubon Park KY until 1:45 AM EDT pic.twitter.com/yKSAymq1Hs
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NWS Little Rock
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Tornado Warning including DeWitt AR and Bayou Meto AR until 10:30 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/dJoM4LNkr0
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Candle factory had been 'going 24/7' to meet Christmastime demand. Then the storm hit
By Paul P. Murphy, Theresa Waldrop & Nadia Romero
Kentucky governor declares state of emergency after deadly tornado, asks Biden for assistance
By Amanda Macias
‘Caring gets us through tragedy.’ What other losses can teach Kentucky as it mourns.
By Linda Blackford
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By Jugal Patel, Scott Reinhard & Keith Collins
Tornado survivor recalls harrowing experience: ‘I did not think I was gonna make it’
By Juliette Arcodia & Joyann Jeffrey
Dozens Dead, Injured After Historic Tornado Outbreak
By Jan Wesner & Jan Wesner Childs
US tornadoes: At least 70 people killed in 'one of largest tornado outbreaks in US history' as warnings death toll may exceed 100
By Samuel Osborne
Tornado leaves Kentucky's Mayfield stunned, seeking survivors
By Jenny Jarvie & Molly Hennessy-Fiske
Deadly tornado rips through Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee Missouri, Illinois, killing at least two
By Patrick Reilly & Joe Tacopino
Tornadoes strike at least six states, leaving trail of death and damage
By Jason Samenow, Andrew Jeong & Meryl Kornfield
Over 70 feared dead as 22 reported tornadoes rip through South, Midwest
By Meredith Deliso, Dan Peck & Emily Shapiro
At least 70 DEAD in Kentucky tornado: Fears up to 100 people could have been killed
By Harriet Alexander & Keith Griffith
Recovery efforts begin after tornadoes rip through several states, killing dozens
By Juliette Arcodia, Cyrus Farivar & Nicole Acevedo
More than 80 feared dead after tornadoes hit central and southern US
By Susannah Cullinane, Jason Hanna & Elizabeth Joseph
What makes Kentucky's devastating tornadoes so rare
By Meredith Deliso
Deadly Tornado Outbreak: Tornadoes Leave Trail of Devastation Across Six States, With Scores Dead (Published 2021)
By Eric Berger, Rex Sakamoto & Winston Choi-Schagrin
At least 70 killed in Kentucky after tornadoes sweep through the South and the Midwest
By Nick Parker, Jason Samenow & Abigail Hauslohner
At least 70 dead as tornadoes sweep US midwest, leaving many without power – as it happened
By Victoria Bekiempis
‘One of the toughest nights in Kentucky history.’ 70 or more feared dead in tornadoes
By Karla Ward & Jack Brammer
Kentucky tornado donations: How to help, provide support to victims
By Bailey Loosemore
Kentucky tornado: Bowling Green, Mayfield, Kentucky, devastated
By Lucas Aulbach & Mary Ramsey
Kentucky tornadoes: See photos of the damage across the state
By Scott Utterback, Jeff Faughender & Denny Simmons