A powerful three-day storm has battered eight U.S. states, leaving at least 42 dead and causing widespread destruction. Tornadoes, wildfires, and dust storms ravaged the southern and Midwestern regions, severely damaging homes and infrastructure.
In Alabama, multiple tornadoes killed at least three people, with Talladega County suffering significant damage, including to Winterboro High School.
Residents are assessing losses as emergency teams work to provide aid and evacuate the injured. Authorities warn the death toll may rise as search efforts continue in hard-hit areas still facing power outages and accessibility issues.
