OVER 280 DEAD AS DEADLIEST STORM HIT SOUTH OF U.S.A

Massive Tornado Hits Storms Leave Dozens Dead in Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama - The nation's worst outbreak of tornadoes in almost 40 years devastated much of the South on Wednesday night. Nearly 300 people were killed in six states, and two major cities were hit in Alabama.

• The storms have unleashed heavy rain and powerful winds that have caused flooding and damaged homes and businesses. The National Weather Service said there were numerous reports of tornadoes. The NWS also predicts "severe thunderstorms from Gulf states to [the] Appalachians" Thursday evening.

President Obama pledged support for affected areas in a statement Wednesday, saying the government will "continue to help the people of Alabama and all citizens affected by these storms." The magnitude of the storms has swamped emergency workers and crews dealing with the widespread damages and flattened neighborhoods.
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