Tornadoes and severe storms swept through the Midwest, killing at least one person in Iowa and causing heavy damage in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. The storms knocked out power to hundreds of thousands and disrupted flights across several major cities.
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Severe storms are threatening millions across the central U.S. this week with flash flooding, destructive hail, damaging winds and possible tornadoes. Flood watches remain in effect in several states as forecasters also warn of dangerous heat from Minnesota to Texas.
A meteor fragmented over northeastern Massachusetts Saturday afternoon, causing a sonic boom and tremors. NASA confirmed the fireball broke apart at 40 miles altitude, releasing energy equivalent to 300 tons of TNT.
A judge ruled that a gun and notebook can be used as evidence in Luigi Mangione's state murder trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, while suppressing other items found in his backpack. The trial has been postponed to September.
A severe storm system swept through parts of the United States, resulting in tragic consequences in Moore, Oklahoma, where a 12-year-old boy and a woman lost their lives due to intense flooding. The storm, characterized by large hail and strong winds, affected a vast region from the South to the Northeast, with Moore experiencing significant flooding that led to numerous high-water incidents. As the storm posed a threat to over 45 million people, authorities remained on high alert, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and caution during such extreme weather conditions.
A powerful storm system has caused widespread power outages and flight cancellations across the East Coast and Southeast on Monday. Over 144,000 customers in Georgia are without power, and the National Weather Service has issued tornado watches and warnings. Heavy rains and flash floods are a concern for eastern New York into New England, and officials urge people to take necessary precautions.
Vermont State Police are warning residents to stay home due to dangerous storms and flooding in the Hudson Valley of New York, which has already claimed the life of one woman. Emergency crews have been called to conduct rescues and more than 500 National Guard members have been deployed to assist. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for much of the Northeast U.S. and State Police are urging people to take the necessary precautions and to never drive or walk through floodwaters.
This week, airline passengers experienced a reprieve from the tens of thousands of weather-related flight delays, despite concerns that the new 5G wireless systems being rolled out near major airports could cause disruptions. Fortunately, predictions that the interference would cause massive flight groundings failed to come true, and data compiled by tracking service FlightAware showed that the number of flight delays and cancellations declined. However, bad weather continues to cause widespread delays in the Northeast.