AT least 8 people have been killed as a series of monster tornadoes ripped through the central part of the US.
The terrifying twisters began across the Heartland region on Thursday and continued to tear across Southern Michigan on Friday night with almost 70 million Americans under an extreme weather alert.
A mom and her 13-year-old daughter have been confirmed dead after their car was caught in the path of a devastating tornado on Thursday night in Fairview Oklahoma.
Meanwhile, two others were killed on Friday night in Beggs, Oklahoma, which is over 170 miles away from Fairview as the severe weather system tore through the state.
Four other fatalities have been confirmed so far in southwestern Michigan with shocking footage showing debris from torn up homes and vehicles being flung into the sky.
Three of these deaths were in Branch County where terrified residents called the tornado that the “Godzilla of twisters.”
Parking lots, store fronts, homes, and power lines have all been reduced to mangled shells and rubble in the wake of the weather system.
Branch County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that as of 8pm local time on Friday, there were 12 reported injuries, with three taken to hospital, as well as three fatalities.
“Our thoughts are with those who have lost family, friends, and property during this incident,” Sheriff Frederick A. Blankenship said.
Residents have been told to avoid the affected areas and to stay away from damaged or unstable structures.
Downed power lines, fallen trees and debris should also be avoided.
“Additional severe weather is possible overnight Friday into Saturday,” the Sheriff’s office added.
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