Powerful tornadoes struck the Midwestern U.S. last week and lasted into the weekend, leaving destruction in their wake and thousands without power.
This could mean that online buyers and sellers may have to wait longer for payments, communication about a transaction and deliveries, eBay notes in its General Announcements. In a statement to users, the marketplace notes that the harsh weather affected Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri and Indiana, and urges its users to be understanding.
“We encourage you to be patient in this matter, both throughout the transaction and when providing feedback once your item arrives,” the statement notes.
As of this writing, thousands of residents in the Midwest are still without power, including 19,000 people in Kentucky and 2,800 in Indiana, according to news reports.
At least 45 confirmed tornadoes hammered the region, according to news reports, leaving piles of rubble, and many people dead or injured. One tornado in Kentucky is reported to have reached winds of up to 140 mph. The strongest tornado is reported to have reached speeds of 175 mph.
