Panorama of storms devastating the US, killing dozens

According to ABC News, the severe weather spread from the Heartland to the East Coast of the United States, with storms and tornadoes that killed at least 27 people. Photo: Facebook.

According to state officials, 18 people died in Kentucky, 7 in Missouri and 2 in Virginia. Most of the deaths in Kentucky were recorded in Laurel County, in the southeastern part of the state. Photo: WTVQ.

"You can not only see the devastation, you can feel it. This is one of the deadliest and most destructive storms ever," Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear told reporters after touring the damage caused by storms in the state on May 17. Photo: WTVQ.

The victims ranged in age from 25 to 76, with at least 12 in their 60s and 70s. One of the deceased was identified as Major Roger Leslie Leatherman of the Laurel County Fire Department. Photo: WKU.

Resident Lonnie Nantz, 78, said he was lying in bed when his daughters shouted that a tornado was coming. They held hands in the hallway as the house collapsed. Debris from his home was scattered across the yard and his car was damaged. Photo: DP.

Storms and tornadoes have destroyed many buildings, houses,... of the people. In some neighborhoods in London, Laurel, Kentucky, many rows of houses were completely destroyed. Photo: WEKU.

In Missouri, St. Louis was hit hard when a tornado ripped through residential areas in the city on the afternoon of May 16, tearing off roofs and collapsing buildings. Photo: RT.

“This is one of the worst storms ever,” St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer said at a news conference on May 17. Mayor Spencer said five people in the city were killed and 38 others were injured. Photo: KSDK.

Additionally, due to the storm's impact, more than 462,000 customers were without power across several states, stretching from Michigan to Tennessee. Photo: GI.

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a post on X that she has been in contact with leaders of states affected by the storm, emphasizing that DHS is ready to provide the necessary resources and support. Photo: FB.

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