Dangerous storms bring tornado and flash floods risk to millions this weekend
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Severe weather, including tornadoes and flooding, is expected this weekend across parts of the U.S., with 38 million people between North Texas and Michigan at risk, especially in Iowa, Wisconsin, and northern Illinois.
- The National Weather Service warns of flooding in northern Michigan, Wisconsin, western Missouri, and eastern Kansas, while severe thunderstorms threaten the Ohio Valley and eastern Great Lakes region.
- Missouri Governor Kehoe declared a state of emergency due to damaging winds exceeding 80 mph and the threat of intense storms, particularly around the Kansas City area.
- Wisconsin communities are beginning cleanup after record floodwaters stranded drivers and caused significant damage, with officials urging caution as more severe weather approaches.
- Temperatures are unusually high for spring, with some areas reaching up to 90 degrees, but a cold front is expected to bring cooler conditions after Friday.
