Multiple tornadoes and intense storms hit the eastern half of the United States on Tuesday as a relentless severe weather pattern that left 28 people dead in recent days began to wind down.

An extreme weather outbreak on May 16 spawned deadly tornadoes and storms. At least 23 were killed in Kentucky, 7 in Missouri and 2 in Virginia.

Number of tornadoes recorded that day in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and Ontario. 10: Duration of tornado outbreak that day in hours. 89: Number of deaths from all tornadoes that day. 18: Number of deaths in Trumbull and Mercer (Pa.

The United States is 220 tornado reports above historical average for this time of year after a long week of twisters, and four states lead the pack.

On Sunday, May 25, an EF-1 tornado ripped through Puerto Varas in southern Chile in South America. It’s estimated that 50-60 tornadoes occur in Chile each year, but this number could be

A wave of severe weather has resulted in tragedy as multiple tornadoes swept across the central and eastern United States, claiming at least 28 lives, injuring dozens more, and leaving as many as a half-million without power.

Experts say planning before a tornado threatens is key for staying safe. Weather radios, basements and bicycle helmets can all help save lives.

Two U.S. states have been hit with a "serious" tornado warning on Tuesday. Several tornadoes broke out across the United States over Memorial Day Weekend. The serious tornadoes reportedly hit several major states.