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A formidable storm system poses a threat to millions in 13 states across the US, bringing tornadoes, flash floods, strong winds, and large hail. The National Weather Service has cautioned that wind speeds may surpass 75 mph, and severe weather warnings extend from Oklahoma and Kansas all the way to Minnesota and Michigan. Key urban areas such as Kansas City, Omaha, Des Moines, and Minneapolis are under close observation as conditions shift rapidly. Authorities have advised residents to stay indoors and steer clear of flooded roads as the storms intensified overnight. Meteorologists indicate that this system underscores the increasing danger of swift-moving extreme weather across the central regions of the United States.
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00:00Millions of Americans are in the danger zone right now.
00:03A powerful storm system is threatening 13 states with tornadoes, flash floods, huge hail, and winds that could top 75
00:11miles per hour.
00:12Warnings and flood watches have been issued across parts of Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.
00:23Forecasters also say Wisconsin, Minnesota, the Dakotas, and Oklahoma could face dangerous storms from Monday night into Tuesday.
00:31Major cities, including Oklahoma City, Kansas City, Omaha, Des Moines, and Minneapolis, are being warned to stay alert.
00:40The biggest danger is how fast these storms can turn deadly.
00:44A quiet sky can become a tornado warning in minutes.
00:47Heavy rain can flood roads before drivers even realize they are trapped.
00:52Officials are urging people to shelter in place, avoid flooded streets, and keep weather alerts turned on.
00:58This is not the time to wait and see.
01:01For millions across the Midwest, the safest move is to prepare now, before the storm arrives.
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