United States faces widespread severe weather and flooding

severe weather derecho tornadoes flash flooding thunderstorms

The United States is experiencing a period of intense and widespread severe weather. In the Midwest, a powerful derecho produced wind gusts of up to 99 mph in Portage, Indiana, and caused significant damage in the Chicago area, where the National Weather Service confirmed at least three tornadoes.

In Colorado, a flash flood emergency was issued for the Middle and Squirrel Creek drainages, while severe thunderstorm watches were active for eastern Colorado and western Kansas.

Forecasts indicate continued instability across the central and eastern U.S. A slight risk of severe thunderstorms is expected for the Plains and Mississippi Valley, with potential for large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. Additionally, the Mid-South faces a risk of severe storms with wind gusts potentially reaching 60-70 mph and hail up to 2 inches.

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[● 2 SOURCES] A derecho in Portage, Indiana, produced wind gusts of up to 99 mph. www.pravda-tv.com · thefallingdarkness.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Severe storms in the Mid-South may produce wind gusts between 60 and 70 mph. www.memphisweather.blog
[○ 1 SOURCE] A flash flood emergency is in effect for Middle and Squirrel Creek drainages in Colorado.
[● 2 SOURCES] At least three tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area. www.pravda-tv.com · thefallingdarkness.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A slight risk of severe thunderstorms is forecast for parts of the Plains and Mississippi Valley. www.theweather.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Severe Thunderstorm Watch 587 is in effect for eastern Colorado and western Kansas. capeweather.com