‘Unusually strong’ storms bring risk of tornadoes and flash floods to US south

04/03/2025 17:24 The Guardian

Powerful thunderstorms likely to sweep through Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and AlabamaSevere thunderstorms are forecast to batter the southern and central United States on Tuesday, with a threat of tornadoes, damaging winds, blizzards, flash flooding and dust storms possible from the southern Plains into the lower Mississippi Valley and south-east.Meteorologists warn that a line of powerful thunderstorms will probably sweep through Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, and could include destructive tornadoes. The main threats are strong destructive gales, tornadoes and at least some areas of large hail. Continue reading...

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04/03/2025 17:57 The Guardian

Zelenskyy says he will work under Trump’s leadership as he proposes Ukraine peace plan

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