Tag #Damaging Winds

What is the immediate impact of the severe thunderstorm threat on the eastern US population and infrastructure?

A severe thunderstorm outbreak is anticipated across the eastern US on Friday, with a high risk of tornadoes and damaging winds exceeding 75 mph. Over 70 million people are under a severe thunderstorm threat, particularly in the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys. At least 11 tornadoes touched down in the Midwest on Thursday, causing significant damage and injuries in Wisconsin, along with widespread power outages affecting nearly 400,000 homes and businesses.