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Storm-battered Midwest and South on alert again for severe weather
Summary
A multi-day outbreak of severe storms, including strong winds, tornadoes and isolated flash flooding, is forecast across the Southeast, Midwest and Southwest over the next three days, and recent tornadoes in Michigan and Oklahoma have killed six people.
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Severe storms are forecast to move across much of the country over the next three days, beginning in the Southeast and extending into the Midwest and Southwest. The multi-day event is expected to bring strong winds, tornadoes and isolated flash flooding in several areas. Parts of the region are still recovering from recent tornadoes that were reported to have killed six people in Michigan and Oklahoma. Officials have highlighted elevated risks for large wind gusts, hail and tornadoes as the week progresses.
Key details:
- Forecasters expect severe weather to persist for about three days, starting in the Southeast and shifting into the Midwest and Southwest.
- Recent tornadoes in Michigan and Oklahoma were reported to have killed six people.
- Large numbers of people were placed at risk during the event, with forecasts noting millions in affected areas at different points this week.
Summary:
The weather system is described as a multi-day threat with continued potential for damaging wind, tornadoes and flash flooding. Undetermined at this time regarding specific outcomes beyond the next several days, and forecasts will guide updates.
