The death toll from tornadoes in the United States has risen to 23.

The death toll in the United States as a result of powerful tornadoes and hurricanes has risen to 23, CNN reported. 

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Previously, the TV channel reported 21 dead, including four children.

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At least 23 people, including four children, were killed in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kentucky and Alabama after severe weather and tornadoes hit the central US over the weekend.

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CNN reported Monday that more than 110 million people in the US are at risk of significantly worsening weather conditions.

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Earlier, the head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Rick Spinrad said that the United States this year could face the largest number of hurricanes and storms on record.

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Specifically, NOAA expects 17 to 26 named storms with maximum speeds of at least 39 mph (62.7 km/h), 8 to 13 hurricanes, and 4 to 7 major Category 3 to 5 hurricanes.