At least 23 people have been killed in late afternoon tornadoes that ripped through the central United States on Saturday May 10 with over 150 reported injured and at least three people are missing. Tornadoes hit towns on the Missouri and Oklahoma borders which caused significant damage.

The cities of Colonial Heights and Suffolk in Virginia are severely affected by the Virginia Tornadoes. The latest news is that Governor Kaine declares statewide emergency to coordinate response to severe tornadoes.

President Bush is visiting Tennessee to survey the damage caused by a series of deadly tornadoes that ripped through the south-central United States this week.

U.S. law enforcement officials say at least 11 people have been killed and dozens injured as tornadoes and thunderstorms tore through parts of the U.S. south.

During hurricanes, parking garages commonly are used by car rental agencies and car dealerships to shelter vehicles.