More than 90 people were killed by tornadoes in at least six states on Friday evening and early Saturday morning.
Where tornadoes have been reported
Source: National Meteorological Service
The New York Times
In Mayfield, Kentucky, one of the hardest-hit areas, a tornado ravaged a candle factory southwest of the city, tore off the county courthouse clock tower and caused damage considerable. About 40 people were rescued from the candle factory, but Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky said he believed “dozens” were killed there.
The tornado caused many
damage to downtown buildings and
houses around.
Highlighted areas show where
many buildings were seen
be damaged or destroyed.
More than 100 people were
inside a candle factory that was
leveled by the tornado when
the storm has passed.
Approximate
tornado path
The tornado caused many
damage to downtown buildings and
houses around.
Highlighted areas
show where a lot
buildings were seen
be damaged or
destroy.
Over 100 people
were inside a candle
factory that was razed
by the tornado when the
the storm has passed.
Approximate
tornado path
Generalized damage to
downtown buildings
Strong points Pin up
areas where
the buildings were
badly damaged.
candle factory
leveled by the
tornado
Approximate
tornado path
Source: Satellite images via Bing and Maxar Technologies
Damage assessments are based on available aerial imagery and are not exhaustive.
The New York Times
There have also been six confirmed deaths in Edwardsville, Ill., Where the roof of an Amazon warehouse partially collapsed. In Bowling Green, Kentucky, a tornado hit wind speeds of 150 miles per hour and severely damaged homes and businesses. Arkansas officials said at least two people were killed in the state. A 94-year-old man died at a nursing home in Monette, Ark., And another person was killed at a Dollar General store near Leachville.
Damaged and destroyed buildings in Mayfield, Ky.
The tornadoes were part of a weather system that was wreaking havoc in many parts of the country and struck Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. In Kentucky, a tornado remained on the ground for more than 200 miles.
The animation below shows the movement of the thunderstorm system and is based on satellite imagery and radar data. Yellow tracks are estimates of tornado tracks, and white areas show storm system precipitation.
Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The hours are in central time.
The New York Times
No less than 200,000 customers were without power at 9 a.m. on Saturday, according to reports compiled by PowerOutage.us.
Power outages from Saturday morning
The circles are scaled by the number of customers without power.
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