Storm in the central to eastern United States has killed 23 people and left over 600,000 customers without power.

On May 17th, local time, according to ABC News, severe weather has swept through several states from the Midwest to the East Coast of the United States, resulting in at least 23 deaths. Among them, 14 people have died in Kentucky, 7 in Missouri, and 2 in Virginia. In addition, over 600,000 customers in multiple states have experienced power outages. The report stated that the storms on the 16th caused at least 26 tornadoes in Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Illinois, and New Jersey, with 15 states reporting damage from hail, strong winds, and tornadoes.