A fresh wave of severe thunderstorms swept across parts of the central United States on Thursday, just one day after widespread storm damage, tornadoes and destructive winds battered the region, according to CNN.
The report said wind gusts between 70 and 90 mph were already recorded in Iowa. A 54-year-old man was killed in Des Moines after a tree collapsed during the storm. Authorities are working to confirm his identity.
Forecasters issued a Level 4 out of 5 severe weather risk for eastern Iowa, northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, including Chicago. According to meteorologists, the threat includes powerful tornadoes, large hail, destructive winds and flash flooding.
CNN reported that some storms could produce EF3 or stronger tornadoes, while rainfall rates may reach two inches per hour, increasing the risk of flash flooding in already saturated areas. Storm activity is expected to ease late Thursday night.
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A new round of severe thunderstorms is barreling through parts of the central US, which was just smashed by hurricane-force wind gusts, tornadoes and hail on Wednesday. https://t.co/w5DPi8tNQ5
— CNN Weather (@CNNweather) June 11, 2026
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