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    Extreme weather likely to continue after devastating homes and endangering millions in US south and midwestAt least two people are dead after a very powerful tornado struck northern Texas on Saturday night, as extreme weather continued to devastate homes and put millions across the south and midwestern US at risk, with wildfires also raging on in parts of Georgia.Officials from Wise county in Texas said the storm reached the area at around 10pm and caused significant damage across multiple neigh
     

Texas tornado kills at least two people as wildfires still rage in parts of Georgia

26 April 2026 at 19:10

Extreme weather likely to continue after devastating homes and endangering millions in US south and midwest

At least two people are dead after a very powerful tornado struck northern Texas on Saturday night, as extreme weather continued to devastate homes and put millions across the south and midwestern US at risk, with wildfires also raging on in parts of Georgia.

Officials from Wise county in Texas said the storm reached the area at around 10pm and caused significant damage across multiple neighborhoods. In addition to the confirmed deaths, six people were treated or transported by emergency responders to be treated for storm-related injuries.

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© Photograph: Georgia Department Of Natural Resources Handout/EPA

© Photograph: Georgia Department Of Natural Resources Handout/EPA

© Photograph: Georgia Department Of Natural Resources Handout/EPA

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