Severe Weather Threatens Midwest Again After Tornadoes Tear Through Michigan
Just a day after tornadoes ripped through Michigan, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake, the Midwest braces for more severe weather on Wednesday. A large area including Missouri, Illinois, and Tennessee is expected to be hit by intense storms, putting about 21 million people at risk.
The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has issued warnings for an enhanced or moderate risk of severe weather, with some areas facing the possibility of large hail, tornadoes, and damaging winds. The cities of Nashville and Clarksville, Tenn., are expected to be in the path of the most intense storms, with about three million people potentially affected.
A wider area stretching from Texas to North Carolina, including cities like Memphis, St. Louis, and Louisville, also faces an enhanced risk of severe weather. The National Weather Service has cautioned that some of the tornadoes could be strong, adding to the already significant damage caused by the storms over the past few days.
Reports of nearly 50 tornadoes from Oklahoma to Ohio have been recorded, with strong winds and power outages affecting thousands of residents. In Michigan alone, more than 30,000 customers were without power on Wednesday morning, while Arkansas reported 18,000 outages.
One of the hardest-hit areas was Kalamazoo, where tornadoes damaged nearly 200 mobile homes and caused injuries to at least 16 people. In Oklahoma, a tornado up to two miles wide wreaked havoc in Barnsdall, claiming one life and damaging dozens of homes.
As the Midwest braces for more severe weather, residents are urged to stay alert and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. Stay tuned for updates on the developing situation.
