More than 150,000 without power in six US states following tornadoes

December 13, 2021

A fierce storm raged across the central US late on Friday, unleashing tornadoes in six states and causing at least 70 fatalities and widespread damage across Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois and Mississippi.

By early Saturday, at least 157,000 customers had lost power across six states, according to CNN.

President Joe Biden said on Saturday he had approved an emergency declaration for Kentucky, allowing federal resources into the state.

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