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Tornadoes reported across Midwest and Southeast states
Multiple tornadoes touched down Wednesday evening in Illinois, Iowa and other states. The National Weather Service issued warnings and confirmed several touchdowns as severe weather moved through the region.
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At least seven tornadoes were reported Wednesday night across parts of the Midwest and Southeast. m. m. local time. Both storms received the service's "particularly dangerous situation" designation. Photos and videos showed downed trees, power lines and damaged buildings in Charleston.
Damage and response in Illinois Hail up to three inches in diameter and winds reaching 78 mph were recorded in Charleston. The city declared a local state of emergency and police advised residents to avoid roadways due to debris. Tens of thousands of utility customers in Illinois remained without power Thursday morning.
In Effingham County, officials reported a tornado traveled 12 to 15 miles, damaging homes, businesses and farms. Emergency crews responded to collapsed buildings, gas leaks and vehicle crashes in Shumway and Sigel. Several people sustained minor injuries; one driver was taken to a hospital after a vehicle was lifted and thrown by the wind.
Additional reports Tornado warnings were issued for Crawford, Wisconsin, and Allamakee, Iowa. Sightings were also reported near the University of New Orleans and in Alabama and Kentucky. More than 125 million people were under severe weather advisories earlier Wednesday, including flood alerts along the Gulf Coast tied to Tropical Storm Arthur.
A CBS News senior meteorologist noted the strong jet stream and tropical moisture created conditions unusual for June.
