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Tornadoes Sweep Through Missouri and Kentucky, Killing 28 People

HeadlineMay 19, 2025

At least 28 people died after powerful tornadoes swept through Missouri and Kentucky. The National Weather Service had to scramble to find forecasters to track the storm around the clock after the Trump administration eliminated a permanent overnight forecaster in Jackson, Kentucky.

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