Deadly storms batter the Midwest, flooding streets and stranding commuters
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Deadly storms batter the Midwest, flooding streets and stranding commuters
"A thunderstorm that whipped through Kent County, Michigan, with powerful winds caused a tree to fall and kill a 39-year-old man who had been outside with friends. The friends said the man warned them to move just before the tree came down, actions they believe likely prevented more of them from being struck."
"Across Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan more than 250,000 people were without power Monday night. We Energies in Wisconsin said it had restored power for more than 35,000 customers but thousands more remained without electricity."
"In Kansas City, Missouri, the fire department responded to 11 water rescues from vehicles starting at shortly before 6 a.m. Battalion Chief Riley Nolan said most were in our typical 'high-water' areas following heavy rains."
Fast-moving storms affected the Midwest, resulting in hail, strong winds, and heavy rain. A tree fell in Michigan, killing a 39-year-old man. Over 56 million people faced severe storm risks, with tornado warnings issued in several states. More than 250,000 people lost power across multiple states. Kansas City experienced significant flooding, prompting water rescues. Rainfall reached 3.2 inches in six hours at the Kansas City airport. Many schools closed early due to the weather, impacting after-school activities.
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