Extreme Weather

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Storms

A multi-day outbreak of severe storms that began Monday is expected to continue through the end of the week, stretching from the southern Plains to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes. Since then, dozens of tornadoes have been reported from Oklahoma and Kansas to southern Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. Large, damaging hail has also been widespread, with nearly 100 reports across the region. The threat is expected to ease somewhat today, shifting from the Ohio River Valley into parts of New York. But conditions are forecast to ramp back up Friday, with a Level 3 out of 5 risk of severe storms in place for more than 10 million people from Oklahoma to Wisconsin.

WATCH: Flooding hits Great Lakes as storms sweep region

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Dire conditions

The worst spring drought on record is gripping the continental US, and it’s fueling wildfire and water shortage concerns as the summer heat approaches. ➕ Sign up for the new CNN Weather newsletter.

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Violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but sparing lives

ENID, Okla. (AP) — Raeann Hunt scrambled to her cellar as a tornado bore down on her Oklahoma community.

https://apnews.com/article/oklahoma-tornado-enid-eb6d1d20f03e8577ea46cf8489ca4c8e?

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The extreme storms now seemed to be coming with regularity, they chased me all over the southeast. Barely made it back home to south Florida...

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Severe storms

A rare high-end tornado threat has been issued for parts of the central US as a severe storm outbreak is expected to peak today. Forecasters warn dangerous conditions across the Plains and Midwest could bring intense tornadoes — including long-track EF3s or stronger — along with destructive hail, damaging winds and torrential rain. Read more.

WATCH: Tornado tears through Nebraska town

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Resilient living

From devastating floods to scorching heat, extreme weather is impacting every corner of the US. Experts say these moves can help protect your home. 🌦️ Sign up for the CNN Weather newsletter.