Tornadoes rip through central US while extreme heat and humidity creep into the north-east
Summary
Tornadoes struck central U.S. states including Illinois and Indiana, causing severe damage, power outages, and flight delays. One man in Iowa died after being hit by a falling tree during the storms. High heat and humidity also affected northeastern states.Key Facts
- A tornado destroyed a home in Streator, Illinois, trapping a man who was rescued by a police officer and a photojournalist.
- Several tornadoes hit Illinois and Indiana late Thursday, damaging homes, trees, and power lines.
- At least one death was reported in Iowa when a man was struck by a falling tree during the storms.
- Hundreds of thousands of people lost power, and over 1,000 flights were canceled or delayed, especially in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and New York.
- Tornado warnings extended as far as Michigan, with nearly two dozen tornadoes recorded in three days.
- Streator established a family-reunification center for residents displaced by the storms.
- Major disruptions occurred at airports in Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York due to the severe weather.
- Heat and high humidity affected parts of the northeast and mid-Atlantic states alongside the storms.
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