Deadly tornado outbreak leaves 26 dead across US Midwest and South.
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At least 26 people have died and dozens have been hospitalized across seven states after a tornado outbreak and severe storms hit the US on Friday and Saturday. The National Weather Service confirmed at least 31 tornadoes across nine states, with Arkansas hit particularly hard. The state's governor declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard to assist with emergency response. The storms caused extensive property damage, with many homes and structures destroyed. Search-and-rescue efforts are ongoing in affected areas.
Topics:nation#emergency-response#fatalities#natural-disasters#property-damage#severe-weather#tornado-outbreak
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