00:00Today is the most dangerous day of this recent stormy stretch.
00:04A high risk for severe weather is in place across the central U.S.
00:07with millions from Kansas to Wisconsin facing the potential for destructive thunderstorms.
00:12A powerful storm system is peaking this afternoon into tonight
00:15as warm, humid air crashes into a strong cold front.
00:19That collision will allow storms to rapidly intensify.
00:22Numerous to widespread severe storms are expected today,
00:25impacting areas including Kansas City, Wichita, St. Louis, Peoria, Chicago, Madison and Minneapolis.
00:31These storms may produce widespread wind gusts of 65 to 75 miles per hour
00:36with isolated gusts near 90 miles per hour, destructive hail and multiple tornadoes.
00:41The greatest tornado risk later today is focused from eastern Iowa
00:45into southwestern and central Wisconsin, including Davenport, Madison, Eau Claire and La Crosse.
00:51Storms are expected to ramp up late this afternoon and into the evening
00:55and even linger overnight, increasing the danger after dark.
00:59So know your safe place, have multiple ways to receive warnings
01:02and be ready to act quickly today.
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