The National Weather Service has confirmed the presence of three tornadoes west of Birmingham, Alabama, urging residents in the area to seek shelter immediately. Photos from northeastern Missouri show downed trees potentially from tornadoes. A “Particularly Dangerous Situation Tornado Watch” is in effect for parts of Missouri and Louisiana, with severe weather alerts still in place. Storm-related deaths have risen in Missouri, with numerous reports of damage and power outages in the South and Midwest. An EF3 tornado was reported in Arkansas, with over 230,000 utility customers without power across the region. Tragically, a woman in St. Louis County died due to storm-related electrocution, while fires in northeastern Oklahoma have destroyed homes. Over 20 storms were reported today, including the tornadoes, with severe weather risk expected to continue into the evening. A state of emergency has been declared in Georgia due to the severe weather front. As the weather system shifts eastward, a tornado threat looms in Virginia and the Carolinas. Tragically, there have been at least four reported car crash fatalities in Texas due to severe weather conditions. Arkansas and Missouri have reported storm-related deaths, while weather-related emergencies have been declared in both states. The severe weather is part of a larger, unusual weather pattern for the month of March. Blinding winds in Texas have caused fatal crashes and stirred up wildfires, posing additional risks to communities in the region as power outages and damage persist.
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