A severe weather outbreak hit parts of the United States, resulting in at least a dozen deaths in Kansas, Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, and Missouri. The storms, tornadoes, high winds, and dust storms swept through the Midwest and South, causing widespread devastation. The Storm Prediction Center warned that the severe weather threat would continue into Sunday, affecting over 50 million people in the U.S. The National Weather Service reported a total of 56 preliminary tornado reports in seven states since Friday. In Missouri, twelve people were confirmed dead, while in Mississippi, six deaths were reported along with 29 injuries. In Kansas, eight people died in a massive collision on Interstate-70 caused by high winds and a dust storm. Other states, such as Oklahoma, Texas, and Indiana, also experienced severe weather conditions, including wildfires and tornadoes. The tornadoes caused significant damage to homes, businesses, vehicles, and trees. The Weather Service sent out survey crews to confirm the total number of tornadoes and assess the extent of the destruction caused. Governors in affected states declared emergencies, and rescue efforts were underway to assist those affected by the severe weather. Amidst the tornadoes and high winds, a 3.0 earthquake was also reported in Magee, Mississippi, adding to the natural disaster events in the region.
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