Midwest, Great Lakes brace for more severe storms
Summary
Severe storms and tornadoes hit the Midwest and Great Lakes region, causing damage and power outages. Communities are cleaning up, and more severe weather is expected in several areas through Saturday night.Key Facts
- Multiple tornadoes and severe weather struck areas from the Great Lakes to Texas.
- Over 70,000 people lost power in the Midwest and Great Lakes, mainly in Illinois and Missouri.
- A tornado damaged homes in Rochester, Minnesota, but no injuries were reported.
- Another tornado hit Lena, Illinois, causing major damage and power outages but no serious injuries.
- Schools in Lena were damaged while students were inside, but all were safe.
- Tornadoes also caused damage in suburban Kansas City and parts of Oklahoma.
- Emergency officials reported downed trees, damaged roofs, and powerlines in affected areas.
- More severe storms are forecast in the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley, and Great Lakes through Saturday night.
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