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Parts of Nebraska and Iowa were ravaged by powerful tornadoes on Friday. Weather experts predict that new storms could bring even more destruction to the Midwest region. Hundreds of homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed by the ferocity of the storm's fury‚ especially in a suburb of Omaha‚ Nebraska. — (@) On Saturday‚ residents of Elkhorn were sifting through the rubble after a tornado decimated the area. “We watched it touch down like 200 yards over there and then we took shelter‚” said Pat Woods – who lives in Elkhorn. &;quot;We could hear it coming through. When we came up‚ our fence was gone and we looked to the northwest and the whole neighborhood's gone.”Kim Woods‚ Pat's wife‚ added‚ “The whole neighborhood just to the north of us is pretty flattened.”Jason Sunday – a resident of Elkhorn in Omaha – told KETV‚ &;quot;We saw it coming from the southwest‚ and when it got too close for comfort‚ we headed downstairs quickly. We were in the downstairs bathtub‚ and it was just like the movie said‚ it was like a freight train.&;quot;Three people were hurt with non-life-threatening injuries when a tornado caused an industrial building to collapse in Nebraska’s Lancaster County. There were 70 people inside‚ but they were able to be evacuated. Omaha police Lt. Neal Bonacci said and police and firefighters were going door-to-door to help residents. — (@) Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen toured the area worst affected by the tornadoes in his state. Pillen said on the X social media platform: Suzanne and I extend our deepest prayers to all those impacted by today's storms. I have ordered that state resources be made available to assist with the emergency response and to support local first responders as they assess the damage. Nebraskans are tough‚ resilient people‚ and our neighbors and communities will rally around affected families and businesses to assist them. Nebraskans are no strangers to severe weather and‚ as they have countless times before‚ Nebraskans will help Nebraskans to rebuild. — (@) In Iowa‚ the small towns of Minden and Harlan were some of the hardest hit by the destructive tornadoes. — (@) — (@) There were nearly 80 reports of tornadoes on Friday across five states that were corroborated by weather service data and storm chaser recordings.There have been several reports of injuries but thankfully no fatalities have been reported.More updates on the severe weather in the Midwest:Four people in Iowa's Pottawattamie County suffered storm-related injuries and needed medical attention‚ according to county emergency management officials.Pottawattamie County‚ home to approximately 90‚000 residents‚ witnessed damage to roughly 120 homes and businesses‚ with varying degrees of destruction reported‚ emergency officials stated. In Omaha‚ two individuals received minor injuries following a tornado in the Elkhorn area on Friday. Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer credited the city and county's effective warning systems for mitigating further casualties‚ stressing the the benefits of early alerts.Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation to aid storm recovery efforts in Pottawattamie County following the tornado that ravaged Minden.Emergency responders in Nebraska's Shelby and Douglas counties reported significant property damage from multiple tornadoes on Friday. Residents were forced to evacuate due to the storm's devastation.Texas witnessed at least two tornadoes on Friday afternoon‚ as captured in social media footage. Threats of severe weather – including damaging winds‚ possible flooding‚ and large hail – are in play for Nebraska‚ Texas‚ Oklahoma‚ and Iowa on Saturday and Sunday.More than 50 million people are under the threat of severe weather on Saturday. Approximately 18 million people across Nebraska‚ Iowa‚ and Texas‚ are under flood watches until Sunday afternoon‚ according to the National Weather ServiceThere were tornado warnings issued for the Midwest.A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Kansas and Nebraska until 7 p.m. CDT.Like Blaze News&;#63; Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here&;#33; More than a dozen tornadoes touch down across Texas‚ Oklahoma and Nebraska www.youtube.com

An American man's dream vacation has turned into a nightmare. He is now facing 12 years in a Turks and Caicos prison after four rounds of hunting ammunition were found in his luggage. Ryan Watson‚ 40‚ was looking for rest and relaxation when he went on a tropical vacation with his wife to the Caribbean island of Turks and Caicos. However‚ Watson said that he had been subjected to &;quot;terrifying interrogation&;quot; and exorbitant living fees after Turks and Caicos authorities discovered four rounds of hunting ammo in his luggage. Watson and his wife traveled to Turks and Caicos in early April to celebrate friends' 40th birthdays. On April 12‚ security at the Howard Hamilton International Airport found four rounds of ammo &;quot;unknowingly left in a duffel bag from a deer hunting trip‚&;quot; according to a GoFundMe post made on behalf of the family.The couple – from Oklahoma – were able to get through security with the ammo at their local Will Rogers World Airport. The TSA is currently reviewing protocols at Will Rogers World Airport to determine how the ammunition was able to sneak through security. &;quot;TSA is conducting a review at OKC‚ which was the originating airport‚&;quot; the Transportation Security Administration said in a statement. Ryan and Valerie Watson were both charged with possession of ammunition – a charge that carries a minimum of 12 years in prison in Turks &; Caicos.Watson told the Daily Mail that he and his wife were subjected to a &;quot;terrifying interrogation&;quot; after their arrest. He added‚ &;quot;It was all pretty intimidating.&;quot;Valerie told WBTS-TV‚ &;quot;When I heard that‚ I immediately was terrified because I was like‚ we can't both be in prison for 12 years. We have kids at home. And this is such an innocent mistake that we didn't even know we weren't – we didn't even know it was there. So yeah‚ my immediate thought was our kids and them being‚ you know‚ parentless for‚ for that long.&;quot;Ultimately‚ the charges were dropped against Valerie Watson – an elementary school teacher. She has since returned to Oklahoma to be with her children. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt – a Republican – sent a letter to the Turks and Caicos Islands government in an attempt to &;quot;vouch&;quot; for Watson and have him released. &;quot;The Watsons are upstanding members of their community and the State of Oklahoma‚ and I can assure you countless others stand willing to confirm their high moral characters‚&;quot; Stitt wrote.&;quot;First and foremost‚ the Watsons are devoted parents‚&;quot; Stitt said. &;quot;Their two young children‚ Van and Ellie‚ need their parents home without delay. Mr. and Mrs. Watson would never intentionally break the law. Again‚ they are unwavering in moral character‚ reliable neighbors‚ and devoted community members.&;quot;Stitt concluded‚ &;quot;Like many in Oklahoma‚ Mr. Watson is an avid outdoorsman. We learn to safely use and transport firearms from a young age. To the extent Mr. Watson possessed ammunition‚ it would have been due to an inadvertent oversight‚ not an intentional attempt to break the law. The Watsons are great Oklahomans‚ and their children and community need them home soon.&;quot;After spending nearly two weeks in detention‚ Watson paid a $15‚000 bond to be released from jail‚ according to the Royal Turks &; Caicos Islands Police Force. His release has conditions‚ including surrendering his passport and not being able to leave the country. He also must check in with local authorities.Forced to reside in Turks and Caicos has been costly for Watson. Watson has reportedly been staying at a $500-a-night AirBnB with the financial assistance help of his in-laws. At the time of publication‚ the GoFundMe campaign had raised nearly $210‚000 for the Watson family to assist him with legal fees and provide money for his living expenses. Watson's next court appearance is scheduled for June 7.Like Blaze News&;#63; Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here&;#33; American tourist faces prison in Turks and Caicos over ammo found in luggage www.youtube.com

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