Severe thunderstorms are poised to unleash their destructive force upon the US Midwest today, raising concerns over tornadoes, large hail, and significant travel disruptions. The storms, expected to pack a punch with tornadoes reaching EF2 strength or higher, will impact millions of residents across the region. As of this morning, powerful storms have already swept through the Midwest, and meteorologists anticipate even more severe conditions later today. The core of the Midwest, including vast swathes of Iowa, northwest Illinois, southwest Wisconsin, and northern Missouri, will bear the brunt of the storms, with the risk of tornadoes, destructive winds, and large hail. By the late afternoon and evening, hurricane-force winds, with gusts reaching up to 90 mph, are expected to ravage the region, potentially toppling trees and downing power lines, leading to widespread power outages. Major cities, including Des Moines, Chicago, and Milwaukee, are bracing for the worst of the storms. The severe weather threat also includes the potential for flash flooding in parts of Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Nebraska, as heavy rains, ranging from 1 to 3 inches, are predicted, with some areas possibly receiving up to 5 inches. This onslaught of severe weather is the culmination of a series of storms that have pummeled the US over the past week, including a powerful storm that wreaked havoc in Houston last Thursday, leaving many without power in sweltering heat. The relentless weather pattern is expected to continue, with more severe thunderstorms in the forecast for Wednesday, affecting a stretch from Texas to western New York. These subsequent storms may bring additional winds, hail, and the possibility of tornadoes, primarily from Texas to Kentucky.
Devastating Storms Threaten Midwest with Tornadoes, Hail, and Travel Disruptions
