More severe weather expected
Parts of the South and the Midwest are bracing for more severe weather after apparent tornadoes tore through houses and businesses and led to at least one death. CBS News' Omar Villafranca has more from Arkansas.
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Violent storms, tornadoes in Midwest
Massive storms and suspected tornadoes destroyed homes and businesses in several parts of the South and the Midwest. At least 11 twisters were reported. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports from Lake City, Arkansas, as forecasts predict more severe weather is coming.
Tornadoes, floods threaten Midwest as storms wallop region and the South
The National Weather Service issued a tornado emergency, the most severe type of warning that exists, in Lake City, Arkansas.
Severe storm sweeps through U.S.
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2 tornadoes hit small Mississippi town
At least 42 people were killed over the weekend when a severe storm swept through the Midwest and southern U.S. The system brought heavy rain, tornadoes and wildfires. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has the story of one home that was spared in Mississippi as tornadoes touched down.
Wildfires, tornadoes sparked by storm system
Communities across the heartland are getting a clearer picture of the destruction left behind by severe weather over the weekend. At least 40 people were killed across seven states in the storms that brought high winds, rain, tornadoes and sparked wildfires. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has more.
At least 40 killed in U.S. storm system
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Man describes severe weather impact
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Severe weather storms move through U.S. with tornadoes, wildfires
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Powerful storm barrels east across U.S.
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Massive storm sweeping through U.S.
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Rare tornado touches down in L.A. area
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Severe weather slamming East
Tornado warnings are in effect in parts of the East Coast after severe weather swept through the South. Meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast and CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports from Raleigh, North Carolina.
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.
Kentucky storms grow in intensity
Kentucky is working to recover after devastating flooding and winter storms in the state killed at least 14 people. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports on the state's deadly storms in recent years and how they compare.
Tennessee tornado kills 2, injures others
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