1 killed in Iowa as severe storms, suspected tornadoes slam Midwest
Summary
Severe storms, including tornadoes, hit parts of the U.S. Midwest, especially Illinois, causing power outages, property damage, and one confirmed death in Iowa. The storms brought very strong winds and led to flight delays and emergency warnings across several states.Key Facts
- Tornadoes touched down in about 11 cities in Illinois and Wisconsin on Thursday.
- Wind speeds reached up to 75 miles per hour in Mason City, Illinois.
- Over 243,000 power customers were without electricity in Illinois as of Thursday evening.
- The Chicago area was rated level 4 out of 5 for severe weather risk, indicating widespread severe storms likely.
- A confirmed tornado damaged homes in Streator, Illinois, but no deaths were reported there as of Thursday evening.
- A 54-year-old man died in Des Moines, Iowa, after a tree fell on him during the storms.
- Strong storms also caused flight delays or cancellations in Chicago, Philadelphia, and Newark airports.
- The tornado destroyed a mobile home in Unionville, Missouri, forcing residents to evacuate to safety.
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