At least one dead in Iowa as the Midwest battles another round of severe storms

Severe thunderstorms turned deadly in Iowa Tuesday afternoon, while the Midwest and upper Great Lakes grapple with another round of possible tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail.

The system was triggered in Adams County, Iowa, and the sheriff’s office confirmed that at least one person had died in a weather-related incident. The officials did not provide any further information.

Up to 51 million people are at risk of severe storms from Texas to Michigan on Tuesday, with storms already underway in Nebraska and Iowa. The storms are expected to continue through Wednesday, affecting 42 million people from Central Texas to Western New York.

According to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center, the outbreak of storms is expected to move across Iowa, northwestern Illinois, northern Missouri, southwestern Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota.

Major threats include widespread, damaging winds – some of which could reach hurricane force – multiple tornadoes and possibly baseball-sized hail.

Golf ball-sized hail was reported in Mahaska County, Iowa on Tuesday.

A tornado warning went into effect for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa on Tuesday afternoon. A tornado warning has been issued for most of Iowa, southern Minnesota and western Illinois, which is considered a “particularly dangerous situation.”

Under this supervision, the storm center warned of primary threats such as wind and weather isolated gusts up to 90 mph. Additional tornado warnings may be issued if the dangerous squall line expands and intensifies.

Gusts of 70 mph were recorded in Adair County, Iowa.

The Chicago Weather Service also warned of possible storms and dangers later in the evening. In Chicago, the highest risk of severe weather occurs between 7:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m

“With severe thunderstorms threatening late tonight, make sure you have multiple options for warnings, including at least one that will wake you up if necessary. DO NOT rely on outdoor sirens to warn you indoors, especially when you’re out and about. “You’re sleeping!” The office warned locals.

Heavy rain could also cause isolated flash flooding in the Upper Midwest Tuesday evening. The system will then move into southern Canada by Wednesday morning.

Elsewhere, temperatures are expected to rise above average on Tuesday – and may even reach record highs in some areas, the weather service said. From the Midwest and Deep South to the Northeast, highs of between 27 and 32 degrees are expected through Wednesday.

Extreme heat is also expected to continue in parts of already humid Texas, posing a risk to the Houston region, which was hit by severe storms last week that killed at least eight people and where about 140,000 customers remain without power in Harris County, according to PowerOutage.Us.

South Texas cities such as Brownsville, McAllen and Rio Grande City are under an advisory Tuesday from 1 to 6 p.m.; Heat index values ​​of up to 114 are expected.

The warning states: “Heat-related illnesses increase significantly in extreme heat and high humidity.” Locals are also warned to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, avoid the sun, check on relatives and neighbors, and the Reduce outdoor work.

Another heat advisory from the Midland/Odessa weather service office in Texas warned of temperatures as high as 111°C expected in Lower Brewster County by 7 p.m

“Take a look before you lock! Do not leave small children and pets unattended in the car, even for a moment. Life-threatening temperatures can accumulate very quickly inside the car,” the warning says.

Next Wednesday, 38 million people will be at risk from storms from Central Texas to New York state, with large hail, damaging winds and a strong tornado possible. The hardest hit areas are expected to be Central Texas to Missouri.