WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Fast-moving storms with strong winds, large hail and apparent tornadoes swept Oklahoma and Kansas, blowing roofs off homes and blocking roads with toppled trees and downed power lines. Meanwhile, Houston made progress in recovering from last week’s deadly storms.
Nearly 20 homes were damaged in western Oklahoma’s Custer County, with two people injured in Butler, state emergency officials said late Sunday. Damage to a nursing home was reported in the town of Hydro.
Wind gusts well over 60 mph (about 100 kph) were reported in many areas as the storms, which began Sunday afternoon and lasted through the night, moved eastward. In central Kansas, a 100 mph (160 kph) wind gust was reported at the airport in Salina, the National Weather Service said. Overturned semitrailer trucks were reported in Newton and Sedgwick counties, the office said.
Mystery artist who erected signs comparing pothole
Smokescreen: Expert rubbishes govt claim of black market over smokefree legislation
New strategy to attack aggressive brain cancer shows promise
Gaza and Haiti are on the brink of famine, experts say. Here's what that means
Georgia Republicans choose Amy Kremer, organizer of pro
Shane Reti defends lack of security at Wairarapa Hospital
Shoplifter chased by police on horses in New Mexico, video shows
Easter weekend road toll worst since 2021
What's next for Iran after death of its president in crash?
Confusion about brand name leads to false claims about Aldi’s bacon
Mohammad Mokhber: Who is Iran’s acting president?
New study finds no brain injuries among 'Havana syndrome' patients