Tornadoes, storms wreak havoc across Midwest
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Nine tornadoes struck Missouri and Kentucky on May 16, including a deadly EF3 in Scott County that killed two people and destroyed homes. The National Weather Service confirmed tornadoes up to EF4 strength.
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Volunteers from the American Red Cross are heading out from Atlanta to help those affected by severe storms in the central United States.
On May 18, Beshear confirmed the death of an adult woman from Russell County, which is 116 miles south of Louisville, bringing Kentucky's confirmed death toll up to 19, according to his post on X. The victim's age was not disclosed.
More severe weather is forecast to hit the central U.S. this week, where communities are recovering from a recent bout of deadly storms.