In Video: Tornadoes touch down across Midwest
Breaking News: Severe Weather Brings Tornadoes Across Midwest
A powerful storm system has unleashed multiple reported tornadoes across the Midwest, sparking a severe weather threat that has impacted tens of millions of Americans. The system, which has already touched down in Wisconsin and nearby Minnesota, is expected to continue its destructive path throughout the night, with at least five other tornadoes reported in the region.
Deadly Storms in Wisconsin and Minnesota
A dramatic video shows a towering dark gray funnel cloud descending from the sky and ripping across fields in western Wisconsin, just outside of Minneapolis. The twister is part of a larger storm system that has brought severe weather to the region, with thousands of homes left without power and residents bracing for the possibility of even more destructive weather.
Chicago Under Tornado Watch
In Chicago, Maggie Vespa reports live from the city, which is currently under a tornado watch until 10:00 local time. "We are right in the storm’s path, Tom," she says. "We’re seeing intense thunderstorms with multiple reported twisters and thousands without power in the Twin Cities area." The city’s airport has issued a temporary ground stop for all incoming flights, and a Beyonce concert at Soldier Field has been postponed by two hours to ensure guest safety.
Concert Postponed and Airport Delays
The Beyonce concert, scheduled to start at 7:00 PM, has been delayed until 9:00 PM or later, according to a statement from Soldier Field. The venue has implemented a severe weather plan to keep guests safe and secure. Meanwhile, O’Hare International Airport has grounded all incoming flights, a rare move that highlights the severity of the storm.
Radar and Forecast
Bill Karens, tracking the severe storms tonight, believes Chicago will be clear of the worst of the storm by 9:00 PM, with the concert going on as scheduled at that time. However, the storm is expected to move into areas of Michigan overnight and intensify in the region come tomorrow, with a moderate risk of severe storms and tornadoes forecasted for the Ohio River valley.
Flood-Area Cities at Risk
Cincinnati, Lexington, Indianapolis, and Louisville are among the cities that were hit hard by flooding just a month ago, but are now facing a big tornado threat and severe weather threat tomorrow. The region can expect a prolonged severe weather event, with Bill Karens warning that "it will be a late night, but a good night."
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