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Tornado Warning Livestream as 142,000 People Told 'Take Cover Now!'

Tornado Warning Livestream as 142,000 People Told 'Take Cover Now!'

Summary

On Friday afternoon, severe storms with tornado warnings affected five U.S. states: Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Around 142,000 people were advised to take shelter as dangerous tornadoes, large hail, and strong winds threatened multiple communities.

Key Facts

  • Tornado warnings were issued across Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
  • About 142,000 people were in the direct path of these dangerous storms.
  • A large tornado was confirmed on the ground in northwestern Illinois moving east at 25 mph.
  • The National Weather Service urged people in affected areas to take shelter immediately, especially those in mobile homes or vehicles.
  • Tornado warnings in Wisconsin covered multiple counties due to fast-moving storms, some causing tree and structural damage.
  • Supercell thunderstorms in eastern and northeastern Iowa were producing tornadoes and golf ball-sized hail.
  • Southeastern Houston County, Minnesota experienced tornado warnings with reports of a funnel cloud.
  • Radar-indicated tornado warnings also affected north-central Missouri as storms moved rapidly.
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