Tornado Outbreak in the U.S. Midwest

A strong tornado outbreak recently hit the Midwest in the United States. It caused a lot of damage in states like Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and Indiana. Big spinning clouds, strong winds over 100 miles per hour and large hailstones smashed into towns. Many tornadoes happened in just a few hours. They destroyed houses, broke trees and damaged roads and power lines. Rescue teams are working hard to help people and give shelter to families who lost their homes.

Weather experts had warned about the storm a few days before but many people were still surprised by how powerful it was. Thousands of homes lost electricity and many schools and shops had to close. The National Weather Service gave tornado warnings and told people to go to a safe place right away.

These tornadoes happened because warm and wet air from the south met cold air from the north. When this happens it can cause strong storms in the Midwest. Because of the damage, local leaders called for emergencies and many helpers are now giving food, shelter and support to the people affected.

Some scientists think that big storms like this may happen more often because of changes in the Earth’s climate. As people start cleaning up leaders are reminding everyone to be ready for emergencies and to listen to weather alerts. More bad weather is expected soon so people in the area are staying careful.