Storm that spawned tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires that killed at least 39 people moves into eastern U.S.

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Forecasters warned of dangerous winds from Florida all the way north to New Jersey, while heavy rain was likely across New York and New England.

Coroner Jim Akers of Butler County, Missouri, described the home where one man was killed as “just a debris field.“The floor was upside down,” he said.“We were walking on walls.

President Donald Trump said the White House was monitoring the storms and would assist state and local officials to help in the recovery.

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Author / Journalist: The Associated Press

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United States

Topics: Weather and forecasting Wildfires Storms Natural disasters

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Published On: 2025-03-17 @ 10:05:15 (1 days ago)

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