Millions brace for deadly storm bringing hurricane-force winds and tornadoes across eight US states
Daily Mail • • nation
Key Points:
- A dangerous storm system is forecast to impact parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin on Friday, with hurricane-force wind gusts up to 80 mph, tornadoes, and hail expected.
- Severe weather has already caused fatalities in northern Oklahoma, where a mother and daughter died due to tornado-related winds, and meteorologists warn that conditions may worsen.
- The National Severe Storms Laboratory highlights that residents in mobile homes are particularly vulnerable to injury or death from winds exceeding 80 mph, even if homes are anchored.
- Two primary storm systems are anticipated on Friday, with potential for supercell thunderstorms producing large hail and strong tornadoes from Kansas City to Oklahoma City, extending eastward
