A series of tornadoes tore through the central United States, claiming the lives of at least five individuals and causing extensive damage, including the destruction of buildings and a fuel station where numerous people had sought shelter.
Severe storms developed over Texas and Oklahoma on Saturday evening, with Cooke County, situated north of Dallas, bearing the brunt of the devastation. Local sheriff Ray Sappington expressed concern that the death toll from the storms could rise, stating, “We’re still in search and rescue mode right now. I hope we can still find survivors,” in an interview with local media.
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Footage aired by local media depicted a fuel station that had been nearly obliterated, with twisted metal strewn across the area, including damaged vehicles. The storms also resulted in overturned trucks and the closure of a highway near Dallas.
The National Weather Service had issued tornado warnings for portions of Texas and Oklahoma on Saturday, an area already experiencing extreme heat. The Central Plains region of the United States, known as Tornado Alley, is particularly susceptible to devastating tornadoes due to its geographical location and climate.
May typically sees heightened tornado activity, making it the most active month of the year for severe tornadoes in the region.
