A multi-day severe weather outbreak is again threatening millions across the central and southern U.S., with nearly 20 tornadoes reported in the past 24 hours. ABC News says a destructive tornado tore through parts of Enid and Vance Air Force Base in Oklahoma, prompting a rare tornado emergency alert from the National Weather Service. The same weather system has also caused fatal tornado damage in Mississippi, where 17 people were injured and at least one area was left with widespread destruction.
A sinkhole opened near one of LaGuardia Airport’s runways, forcing officials to close it for emergency repairs. More than 200 flights were canceled and hundreds more delayed as the airport scrambled to restore operations.
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