The storm continues to strike most of the Central and Southern parts of the country. In recent hours, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued tornado warnings for several locations in Illinois, Iowa, Arizona and Missouri. Authorities are already asking residents to be prepared to take shelter. In the last hours, in Bollinger County (Missouri) a violent tornado left at least five dead and multiple injured in the last hours according to authorities reported.
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee until 4 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/SUk0zWgohL
— NWS Tornado (@NWStornado) April 5, 2023
Early this morning, the National Weather Service confirmed at least one tornado in Bryant Township, Illinois, about 200 miles southwest of Chicago. It caused damage to urban real estate and left many places without power.
Confirmed tornado north of Bryant, IL. Downstream locations should be in their safe places now - St. David, Canton. #ilwx https://t.co/JBdZiEKl6C
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 5, 2023
Illinois is one of the states hit hardest by the storm. This Tuesday, 90 mph gusts of wind and 2-3 inch hail were reported across the state, accompanied by thunderstorms. There were no injuries, but in cities such as Moline, located on the border with Iowa, several buildings were damaged and there were many fallen trees. In the Chicago metropolitan area, residents were alerted of 70 mph winds.
Storms are intensifying to our west. Severe weather potential will increase across our I-39 corridor counties through 5-6 AM. Damaging winds & hail are the main threats, but a tornado or two can’t be ruled out. Have multiple ways to get warnings if they’re issued! #Ilwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/lZX9j8SbHb
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) April 5, 2023
According to National Weather Service forecasts, there will be heavy rain on Wednesday from southeast Texas to the Great Lakes, affecting cities such as Louisville (Kentucky) and Nashville (Tennessee). However, high temperatures are expected in several parts of these regions.
7:57am CDT #SPC Day1 Outlook Enhanced Risk: from portions of the Mid-South to the Upper Great Lakes https://t.co/TgJgC6cQZw pic.twitter.com/Pz9Tw0U09Z
— NWS Storm Prediction Center (@NWSSPC) April 5, 2023
This storm will also make its way into Arkansas, where several deaths and multiple injuries were reported last weekend as a result of tornadoes.
