Tornado outbreak in Midwest kills at least 16

At least 16 people have died after storms tore through Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma. CBS' Cristian Benavides reports search and rescue operations are underway.

[@danielstadden1149]

I live in Illinois. I live in the Midwest. Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas are not in the Midwest.

[@DoctorJoanieTool]

Agree. I’m in MN we are Midwest.

[@Katiegirlluv]

Oklahoma is what then? In the middle of the country

[@danielstadden1149]

@@Katiegirlluv Southern Plains

[@tylerloterbauer3711]

I made my comment before i read yours. Agreed. I live in south dakota. Truer midwest, defintly the heart land. Not sure what they were thinking.

[@tylerloterbauer3711]

​@@Katiegirlluvi believe is refered to as the south west.

[@roryjoey1778]

BLESSINGS FROM ALASKA!

[@movieforge01]

Honest question. Not being a smart a-s. I’ve heard about these storm warnings in that area for the last three days “I’m in California” why didn’t anyone leave? If people are getting a multiple day heads up why not just leave the area?

[@pauldecarlis4908]

You can model an area for having a higher probability for having a tornado a few days out, but unlike hurricanes that form and have a trajectory ; a tornado forms really fast and can be almost impossible to tell where it is until its too late.

[@movieforge01]

@@pauldecarlis4908 I do understand the touchdown point is wildly unpredictable but these warnings went out in generalized areas. Counties, burrows, etc. In my head, if I'm in that area I'm leaving town for a minute. Why even risk it?

[@Marymackthequeenofwack]

​@@movieforge01leave and go where? People can't leave their jobs for days on end for what might happen and the 24 hour forecasts are insanely inaccurate and the further out it is, the higher margine for error. Again, where do you go? And what of your job, school and other obligations.

[@DrPoorsight]

The scientific term for people who try to drive away from a significant tornado is called debris.

[@robertward8035]

I'm a Californian also. I get you are sad and compassionate for these folks, but knowing where and when for tornadoes is as accurate as a tsunami or earthquake warning for us. 🇺🇸🇺🇲

[@kiethpederson7558]

What the heck is going on in the Midwest.

[@kkw-pal1178]

It's not the Midwest. That's first of all.

[@littlehummingbird1015]

It has always been risky to live there.

[@HuplesCat]

Human caused climate change and we might have hit a tipping point

[@robertward8035]

Thoughts and prayers 🙏

[@lagodifuoco313]

Useless.

[@harrybrass007]

It seems like someone or something is messing with the weather patterns??? My heart goes out to all the people who suffer from these tragic situations!!!! Communities in medium to high tornado regions need to pitch in and build a community tornado shelter for all!!! In today's world, I think we are developed past the point that people have to ride it out in their homes in a closet!!! Tornado warnings have been getting better and better, especially with all the live trackers on youtube... They can almost predict them now... People need to be aware of the weather each and every day and plan accordingly.. It took 2 massive tornado disasters for the poor people of Joplin to realize they need tornado shelters readily available throughout the city and especially schools... No kid should die because we are too cheap to put in tornado shelters at public places, schools, and communities where we all live!!!

[@HuplesCat]

It’s human caused climate change

[@lagodifuoco313]

The Lawd Geezus loves his Buybull belt.

[@TomE.P3977]

Os van a dar un premio principitos!

[@armyant6187]

Cool! Nice News. StormShadow! Я бы ещё "Сарматом" добавил.

[@BufordDuckworth]

Thanking god for sparing you from the tornado he made and sent at you just seems kind of silly.

[@tylerloterbauer3711]

Hmm, i never really saw those states as midwest. However, sorry for you loss.

[@mariavaladares2175]

😮sad

[@cooliephilips671]

We all have to draw closer to God 🙏🙏🙏🙏👍😊💕❤❤❤ and he will draw closer to us,in Jesus Christ Mighty Name, 🙏🙏🙏 Amen.

[@lagodifuoco313]

God is a fictional monster.

[@SuperGreatSphinx]

Asclepius

[@ericascali5427]

😢😢😢😢

[@cynthianorman44]

💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@kingsinix8570]

Maybe for the government supporting the wrong things. Maybe?

[@lagodifuoco313]

Your tin foil hat is on wrong.

[@daleford62]

"Its too cold in the winter up north to live....." People need to get out of the south and buy some long underwear because its going to get much worse. Globally the climate mass migration has already officially begun.

[@aimesdavid2800]

Ohh stop 😆 🤣

[@saeedmustapha1334]

Not to be a smart ass, but when disasters happen in other countries, the Bible thumpers say GOD is punishing them.

[@TB-ex8wl]

That is the dumbest thing I've ever heard

[@RutabegaNG]

They do say that, and they're wrong every time.

[@ryanvannice7878]

If they were Bible readers, they'd know that thinking is crap. I'd refer them to Job 42:7-9 to see what the LORD thinks of those who make such proclamations. Acting like you know God's intention is a dangerous game to play.

[@saeedmustapha1334]

@@TB-ex8wl really, I have seen that kind of thing posted dozens of times

[@tylerloterbauer3711]

Churches can be divided on ideology. Pastures can be polarizing characters. Religions disagree on many points. Clouding the minds of believers or non believers is the work of the bad guy. Just know god is real. Interpet the bible as you understand it. No need to rely on the spin of an extremist. Its like msnbc to fox. They can tell the same story differently. You believe the one you agree with. Gods real. Jesus was real. From there its up to you. If you dont believe in something, you'll fall for anything.

[@Lailah_12]

Thoughts and prayers are going out to all those who were affected by this storm ❤

[@lagodifuoco313]

Useless.

[@Lailah_12]

@@lagodifuoco313 ur comment is the only useless thing here sweetheart-

[@lagodifuoco313]

@@Lailah_12 Are you commenting using a Nokia 3310 cell phone? Why can't you spell out a simple word?

[@Lailah_12]

@@lagodifuoco313 brotha wtf did I spell wrong, I think ur the one using a Nokia 3310 cell phone

[@Lailah_12]

@@lagodifuoco313 ur the one commenting ‘useless’ on a comment abt thoughts and prayers going out to the 16 people who DIED, like r u retarted or something?!