CNN
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A powerful storm system that tore across the United States in recent days is poised to move offshore into the Atlantic Monday, but in its wake are devastated communities across multiple states hit with violent tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms spun off by the massive system.
At least 39 people died in storm-related incidents in seven states, according to officials. Missouri has the highest death toll on record with 12 fatalities, followed by Kansas with eight. Most of Alabama was severely impacted, and at least three died in the state.
“Disaster,” one Alabama resident told CNN, when asked to describe the scene. “I’ve seen nothing like this…
