Survivors of deadly tornadoes share stories: "We wouldn't be alive"
A massive storm system that brought tornadoes, rain, high winds and wildfires killed dozens of people in the Midwest and South over the weekend.
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A series of violent and deadly tornadoes killed at least 40 people across the U.S. this weekend. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports on the damage from Alabama and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Kate Bilo has a look at the forecast.
Deadly storm spawns tornadoes, killing over 30
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Severe storms slam Missouri
Violent storms are wreaking havoc in parts of the Midwest, with the worst hitting Missouri overnight. At least five people were killed. The National Weather Service says at least five tornadoes touched down, including one in St. Louis. Tens of thousands remain without power and St. Louis County declared a state of emergency. More severe weather is in the forecast today across the Mississippi Valley and Deep South, threatening tens of millions of Americans.
Powerful storm barrels east across U.S.
The National Weather Service is warning of just about every kind of danger, including tornadoes, hail, thunderstorms and hurricane-force winds as a large storm system moves across the U.S. Meteorologist Lonnie Quinn has the latest forecast.
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About 47 million people faced an enhanced to moderate severe storm threat from Madison, Wisconsin, to Birmingham, Alabama.
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Severe weather slamming East
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At least 2 dead in Mississippi after storms
At least 2 people have been killed in Mississippi after severe storms brought tornadoes to several states across the South. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more.
Powerful tornado causes damage in Oklahoma
Severe weather is threatening the southern U.S., affecting everything from flights in Texas to Mardi Gras celebrations in Louisiana. The National Weather Service confirmed a powerful tornado in Oklahoma touched down early Tuesday morning. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has the latest.
Latest on severe weather in the South
There are severe weather warnings for the South and several states are preparing for possible tornadoes. In New Orleans, the weather is impacting Mardi Gras celebrations. CBS News' Kati Weis reports from Louisiana, and meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.
Severe weather threat for over 60 million
A massive storm system moving from Texas to the Atlantic has put more than 60 million Americans under the threat of damaging winds and tornadoes. CBS News senior weather correspondent Rob Marciano has a report from Louisana and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore has a look at the forecast.
Severe weather and Fat Tuesday in New Orleans
A weather system that's put millions on alert for a range of severe conditions is also having an effect on New Orleans' Mardi Gras celebrations. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
Carolina fire maps show where wildfires burn in North and South Carolina
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Kentucky flooding death toll expected to rise
Severe flooding in Kentucky has killed at least 12 people and the death toll is expected to rise. Authorities will soon also have to contend with a winter storm making its way to the state. CBS News national reporter Karen Hua has more.
Kentucky storm causes deadly flooding
Intense rainfall brought deadly flooding to Kentucky over the weekend, with at least 11 deaths linked to the storm. Nicole Valdes reports.
Snow could hamper Kentucky flooding recovery
A massive winter storm that will sweep through parts of the Midwest in the coming days is expected to hit the East Coast by the end of the week. In Kentucky, at least 11 people were killed after a powerful storm flooded parts of the state with more than a month's worth of rain over the weekend. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the latest from Bowling Green.
Deadly storms flood parts of Kentucky
Deadly storms and multiple potential tornadoes swept through the South and caused flooding in Kentucky. CBS News' Karen Hua reports from Bowling Green, and meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.
Deadly flooding hits the South
At least nine people have been killed as dangerous weather and flood waters swept across the South over the weekend. Heavy winds and tornadoes also threatened several states. Skyler Henry reports.
Mudslides impact residents hit by wildfires
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Dangerous weather impacts both coasts
More than 45 million Americans are under winter weather warnings or advisories. While much of the mid-Atlantic digs out from a major winter storm, another system threatens the West Coast with rain, mudslides and flooding, triggering evacuation warnings.
Possible tornado kills 2 in Tennessee
A mother and daughter were killed and three others injured after severe storms tore through eastern Tennessee Friday morning. Morgan County officials are saying a possible tornado moved through the region. CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Tammie Souza has more.
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