The Kentucky tornado was the strongest ever to hit the United States.
Southeastern Kentucky saw more than 80 deaths from the tornado.
Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency after the hurricane caused severe damage in many areas of the state.
The tornado that struck Kentucky late Friday night was the strongest in US history, with wind speeds exceeding 300 kilometers per hour. The state governor revealed during a press conference on Saturday morning that the tornado caused the roof of a candle factory in Mayfield to fall, killing several people. He expressed his concern when the number of victims increased, noting that the hurricane was the strongest in Kentucky's history.
According to WMC, two tornadoes struck the eastern US state of Tennessee, killing three people. According to the Obion County Emergency Management Chief, one tornado touched down in the area, killing one person, while the second tornado tore through Lake County, killing two more people and causing injuries.
Amazon's e-commerce facility in Illinois collapsed due to the tornado, leaving many victims in the rubble. The tornado struck a nursing home in Arkansas, killing one person and injuring others, according to media reports citing an official.</
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