Deadly Tornadoes Hit Branson, Mo., Illinois, And Kansas

Deadly Tornadoes Hit Branson, Mo., Illinois, And Kansas: One person is dead, dozens injured and a powerful storm system Branson, a tourist center bearing after a string of tornadoes battered are trapped in their homes, and a mobile home park in southwest Missouri. Three more deaths Harrisburg, Ill, Wednesday morning, local TV station, KFVS12 was reported by. Harveyville, Kansas, was hit by injuries and extensive damage caused by the tornado.

Hurricane warnings were issued early Wednesday morning for Kentucky as severe weather moved eastward.

Storm left 13 others injured in the park and knocked out power to all of Buffalo, Eagan said. Buffalo about 35 miles north of Springfield.

An apparent tornado left at least one further south than a dozen people were injured in Branson, trapping some people in their homes, the National Weather Service meteorologist Mike Griffin.

Searchers from home home early Wednesday, Taney County Sheriff Jimmie Russell were going for. National Weather Service for a storm of this size generally determine the hours and days after a hurricane hit sends the team.

Griffin said the storm left a trail of destruction in downtown Branson, scattering debris and uprooted street signs with the area, and the city's famous theater district, heavily damaging the building.

Branson Midwest is one of the major tourist attractions, drawing millions each year to its theaters and amusement parks. Andy Williams, comedian Yakov Smirnoff, and Jim Stafford is nestled in the city as entertainment.

In neighboring Kansas, Gov. Sam Brownback declared a state of emergency late Tuesday after an apparent tornado hit Harveyville. Declaration Wabaunsee County, Topeka covering the South West.

Officials say 11 people were injured in Harveyville. Sharon Watson, Kansas Adjutant General's office that oversees a spokesman for the emergency action. He says that three people were injured late Tuesday in a severe storm, and eight others suffered minor injuries. Many of them were taken to a Topeka hospital.

Harveyville southwest of Topeka is a city of about 250 people. Watson says that about 40 percent of the city suffered damage. Home debris under power lines and gas service throughout the city, were reduced.

Earlier, the National Weather Service brief tornado touchdowns Hutchinson, Kan Report of the Southwest

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All but the easternmost counties of Kentucky is warned about the possibility of tornadoes.

National Weather Service says the winter storm late northern Nebraska and west central Nebraska Logan County, a storm brought heavy snow.

Logan County dispatcher said Wednesday that he or damage from the twister touched down Tuesday in the area just southwest of Stapleton have seen no reports of injuries.

Pea-sized hail and heavy rain in the vicinity of Mullen, which is 40 miles north - northwest of Stapleton pelted.

Winter Gordon 8 inches of snow fell in a band from the east to the Ainsworth says.