STORM CHAOS Shocks Heartland: Families Reel as Power Outages and Tornadoes Strike
— Severe storms ripped through the central US, leaving a trail of destruction from Texas to the Midwest. Tornadoes, huge hail, and fierce winds hit Wisconsin and North Texas the hardest. Over 400,000 people lost power as emergency alerts flooded the region.
In Dallas-Fort Worth, families faced hail as big as baseballs and wind gusts reaching 60 mph. St. Louis was rocked by a tornado that killed at least four people and destroyed homes and businesses. Local reports showed smashed cars, fallen trees, and debris scattered across several states.
Mid-May is known for rough weather in this part of America, but this storm was different because of its size — over 200 reports of large hail and at least 11 tornadoes in just two days. Even major events like a Beyoncé concert in Chicago were stopped so people could find safety.
Officials say more storms could hit North Texas and the Midwest this weekend. Residents are urged to stay alert for new warnings while cleanup crews work to restore power and clear damage from these powerful storms.
