横跨美国中部的强风暴已造成至少 18 人死亡和广泛的破坏，其中堪萨斯州受灾最严重。 Severe storms across the central U.S. have caused at least 18 deaths and widespread damage, with Kansas hardest hit.

席卷美国中部的严重风暴系统已造成重大破坏和死亡。 A severe storm system that swept through the central United States has caused significant damage and fatalities. 至少有 18 人死亡，在一些报道中，这一数字上升到 32 人，还有数十人受伤。 At least 18 people have died, with the number rising to 32 in some reports, and dozens more are injured. 风暴袭击了多个州，造成了财产和基础设施的广泛破坏。 The storm hit multiple states, causing widespread destruction of properties and infrastructure. 堪萨斯州报告了 8 人死亡。 Kansas reported 8 fatalities. 紧急服务部门正在努力帮助受影响的人，评估正在进行中。 Emergency services are working to assist those affected, and assessments are ongoing.