Severe storms hit US, dumping rain, baseball-sized hail and devastating tornadoes

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Hey everyone, so April kicked off with some really rough storms hitting the central part of the United States. On April 1st, there were over 40 reports of super strong winds from Texas to Kentucky, and more than 60 reports of really big hail from Texas to Ohio.
The biggest hail, about the size of a grapefruit (which is 4.5 inches), fell near Briar, Texas. And near Logan, Oklahoma, hail as big as a chicken egg was reported.
These storms caused a lot of damage. In places like Texas, Kentucky, and Missouri, strong winds knocked over trees, power poles, and even ripped the roofs off houses. There were also several tornadoes that touched down. In Oklahoma, one tornado flipped over a big truck and trapped someone inside. Sadly, a woman died in Tulsa when she tried to hide from the storm but got swept away by a flood.
The chaos continued on April 2nd and 3rd. Sixteen tornadoes were reported on Tuesday and Wednesday morning in places like Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia. Along with the tornadoes, there were lots of reports of strong winds causing damage.
Areas along the Ohio River got hit the hardest. There were tons of power outages, with over 250,000 reported. Some places in West Virginia even declared a state of emergency because of all the damage and flooding.
In Indiana, winds were so strong they flipped over vehicles and caused a lot of damage to buildings. And in Kentucky, a really strong wind gust caused serious damage to buildings and even hurt someone.
The storms didn't spare Tennessee either. Buildings were torn apart in Sunbright, and families had their roofs ripped off while they were holding onto their little kids. In Georgia, near Atlanta, a tornado caused power outages and blocked roads with fallen trees.
These storms then moved to the northeast, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Sadly, three people in New York and Pennsylvania were killed when trees fell on their cars.
These storms are getting worse and covering bigger areas. They bring a lot of thunder, rain, wind, and tornadoes, which are all super dangerous. It's not just about the storms themselves – they're a sign that our planet is going through some serious changes. If you want to learn more, there's a forum called "Global Crisis. The Responsibility" where they talk about stuff like this.

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