Storms and tornadoes slam southern U.S., killing at least 44 people

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http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Storm-swipes-Deep-South-death-toll-rises-to-10-1338520.php
Storm swipes Deep South, death toll rises to 10
JAY REEVES, Associated Press
Updated 11:33 p.m., Friday, April 15, 2011

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Storms and tornadoes slam southern U.S., killing at least 44 people

Deadly tornado outbreak among largest in U.S. history

The storms launched 241 twisters over 14 states, killing at least 44 people from Oklahoma to North Carolina and Virginia. And more weather is moving in.

By Richard Fausset and Christi Parsons, Los Angeles Times April 17, 2011, 3:20 p.m.

Reporting from Atlanta and Washington?
One of the largest convulsions of tornado activity in U.S. history left a swath of death and debris from Oklahoma to North Carolina and Virginia, killing at least 44 people, disrupting power service for thousands, and leaving many others injured or huddled in shelters.

The three-day outbreak included 241 tornadoes reported over 14 states, according to AccuWeather.com, noting that the spate of twisters is likely to rank among the most active ever recorded.

Meteorologists warned that another storm system was likely to plague the central and southern plains early this week and move east, possibly striking some of the same areas.

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http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-tornadoes-20110418,0,5528147.story