Let’s remember that this 14 fatalities is not just a number. These are children of God. These are Kentuckians that are missed by their families and by their communities,” Beshear said.

Powerful storms, including at least one tornado, barreled through North Texas early Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands, shuttering schools and ripping roofs off buildings. Many in the Dallas area awoke to the wail of severe weather alarms sounding around 5:30 a.