Severe Tornado Threat Impacts 40 Million Residents Across 5 States

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Over 40 million individuals from Kansas City to Chicago are at risk from a perilous weather event, as the National Weather Service issues warnings for damaging winds exceeding 70mph, hail the size of tennis balls, and powerful tornadoes. This alert comes on the heels of an EF-1 tornado that struck Freeland, Michigan, causing damage to 40 residences earlier this week. Today, Missouri, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Illinois are facing a severe weather risk rated at level 3 out of 5, with potential flash flooding also on the horizon. Meteorologists indicate that this could be one of the most intense periods of severe weather for the season, prompting residents in the affected areas to take precautions immediately.

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00:0040 million Americans are under threat right now.

00:02From Kansas City to Chicago,

00:05the National Weather Service is warning of destructive winds over 70 miles per hour,

00:10tennis ball-sized hail, and tornadoes that could touch down with little warning.

00:14This comes just days after an EF1 tornado ripped through Freeland, Michigan,

00:18tearing apart 40 homes in seconds.

00:21Now forecasters say Missouri, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Illinois

00:25face a level 3 out of 5 risk for severe weather today.

00:30With flash flooding also possible across the region.

00:33Meteorologists are urging families to charge their phones,

00:37locate safe rooms, and stay alert for sudden warnings.

00:40With multiple rounds of storms expected through the weekend,

00:44officials say this could become one of the most active severe weather stretches of the season.

00:49Stay with us as this story develops.

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