Rescue and recovery efforts continue in parts of the South and Midwest after deadly storms tore through six states early yesterday morning. Mayfield, Kentucky, was especially hard hit.
A severe storm system caused scores of deaths and injuries and significant damage at a Kentucky candle factory, an Amazon facility in Illinois, a nursing home in Arkansas and many homes and buildings.
Scott Simon talks with WKMS reporter Derek Operle about damage and casualties from last night's severe storms, which tore through the South and Midwest.
Scott Simon talks with Jesse Perry, judge executive of Mayfield, Kentucky, where last night's severe storms tore through parts of downtown and leveled a candle factory as people were working.
Severe weather across several states in the Midwest and the South have left dozens injured and destroyed hundreds of buildings. In Kentucky, the governor says at least 70 people may be dead.
At least two people were killed Friday night when a reported tornado ripped through an Arkansas nursing home. In Illinois, the roof of an Amazon warehouse collapsed.