NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Sunday, February 16, 2025
Feb 17, 2025
Severe storms wreak havoc in Kentucky, leading to tragic losses and significant flooding, with communities facing ongoing rescue efforts. Geopolitical tensions rise as negotiations between Ukraine and Russia intensify. In Texas, a worrying measles outbreak raises alarms about vaccination rates among children. Amidst the chaos, a heartwarming story emerges of Scrim, a dog who becomes an internet sensation, showcasing the unity and resilience of the New Orleans community in their quest to bring him home.
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Kentucky Flooding Disaster
- Kentucky experienced historic, deadly flash floods, resulting in at least eight deaths.
- Over a thousand rescues were conducted, and neighborhoods were submerged.
Tornado Damage in the South
- Four confirmed tornadoes touched down across the Southern states, causing damage and destruction.
- In Mississippi, a large tree fell on a house, but the homeowners escaped unharmed.
Federal Disaster Declaration and Upcoming Weather
- A federal disaster declaration was issued for Kentucky, providing FEMA assistance.
- More severe weather, including freezing rain and heavy snow, was forecast for the central plains and northeast.