Emergency crews in three states are currently in the process of cleaning up and assessing the damage caused by a series of tornadoes on Sunday. Unfortunately, the forecast indicates that more severe weather is expected to hit a large portion of the Midwest.
On Sunday, there were over 230 severe storms reported, with the National Weather Service confirming 13 twisters in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Colorado.
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Several people were injured in the storms, and officials reported that more than 30 structures were destroyed or damaged. Thankfully, no deaths have been reported so far.
On Sunday, a massive funnel cloud descended in Yukon, Oklahoma, close to Oklahoma City, wreaking havoc on numerous structures and tearing off the roof of a residential property.
According to the Blaine County Sheriff’s office, two individuals were hospitalized after sustaining injuries in a tornado that completely demolished their residence in Hydro, Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management reported on Monday that a nursing home in Hydro was also affected by the destructive tornado.
In Custer City, Oklahoma, located approximately 90 miles west of Oklahoma City, a powerful tornado wreaked havoc. It toppled powerlines, demolished multiple buildings, and unleashed its destructive force on trailers, tossing them around as if they were mere playthings. Emergency management officials reported that at least 10 homes in Custer City and Hydro sustained damage from the storm.
Officials said that as of Monday, there were still over 5,700 homes and businesses without electricity. The majority of these outages were concentrated in Custer and Tulsa counties.
Widespread power outages and the destruction of several buildings were caused by severe weather from at least four tornadoes in Kansas.
A powerful storm that struck on Sunday caused “significant” damage in Russell, Kansas, located approximately 150 miles northwest of Wichita.
The City of Russell reported on Facebook that at least three structures have been demolished. They also mentioned that efforts are underway to restore power in various parts of the city.
Severe weather is forecasted to continue in Colorado, Iowa, Indiana, Nebraska, Illinois, and Wisconsin until Wednesday.
Monday’s forecast calls for potentially severe weather conditions in Nebraska and Colorado, including strong winds and large hail that could cause significant damage.
Severe weather is in the forecast for Tuesday across a wide area, stretching from Oklahoma to Michigan. This includes major cities such as Oklahoma City, Kansas City, Des Moines, Minneapolis, Chicago, St. Louis, Green Bay, and Grand Rapids.
Severe weather is predicted to move across Texas and Ohio, bringing with it the potential for large hail in Dallas.
Hot weather is predicted for Texas on Monday, with temperatures expected to reach 98 degrees in Amarillo and 104 degrees in Del Rio. The Midwest will also experience potential record-breaking heat on Tuesday, with St. Louis expecting a high of 93 degrees.
Later this week, the Northeast is expected to experience hot weather. Binghamton, New York, is forecasted to reach a record high of 86 degrees on Wednesday, while New York City could see temperatures as high as 80 degrees.
