Millions under severe weather threat following destructive storms
Summary
More than 35 million people in the central U.S. are facing severe weather threats including tornadoes, large hail, and strong winds. Flooding and tornadoes have already hit parts of the region this week, with more rain expected to worsen conditions.Key Facts
- The severe weather risk covers areas from Wisconsin to Oklahoma.
- The National Weather Service upgraded some areas to a level 4 moderate risk for severe storms.
- Large hail up to baseball size and wind gusts up to 90 mph are possible.
- Tornado watches are in effect for parts of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri.
- Multiple tornadoes have been reported this week, including confirmed ones in Minnesota and Illinois.
- Flood watches cover Missouri to northern Michigan due to rain and saturated ground.
- A man in Wisconsin was killed by a lightning strike earlier in the week.
- The recent storms follow a week with at least 28 tornadoes across nine states.
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