Severe Weather Sweeps Southwest, Killing 3

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Published May 10, 2006 at 12:40 PM EDT

Texas officials say at least 3 people died when tornadoes swept through the state. Heavy hail and tornadoes also hit Oklahoma. The same system lashed Arkansas with damaging winds. Forecasters are now looking out for severe weather in Louisiana, Tennessee and Alabama.

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