Midwest storms blamed for Iowa death, power outages and flight delays while heat hits the East
Summary
Severe storms hit the Midwest, causing power outages, building damage, and flight delays, and leading to one death in Iowa. At the same time, a heat wave with high temperatures and humidity affected parts of the East Coast, prompting heat emergencies and safety warnings.Key Facts
- Tornadoes were reported in northern Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Illinois on Wednesday.
- A 54-year-old man died in Des Moines, Iowa, when a tree fell on him during the storms.
- Hundreds of thousands lost power across the Midwest.
- Two buildings at an animal shelter in Springfield, Illinois, were heavily damaged, but no animals or people were hurt.
- Flights were delayed or canceled at airports including Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway, Philadelphia, and New York’s JFK.
- Severe weather warnings, including tornado watches, were in place for parts of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin on Thursday.
- The East Coast experienced very hot temperatures with humidity making it feel hotter, leading Philadelphia to declare a heat health emergency.
- Cooling centers and outreach efforts were activated in cities like Philadelphia and New York City to help vulnerable populations handle the heat.
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