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North Dakota Tornadoes Kill Three as Storm System Moves East

Forecasts indicate the system may evolve into a fast-moving derecho that brings flash floods, wind gusts exceeding 100 mph, hail up to golf ball size

A large tornado was seen in North Dakota on Friday night.
Debris is scattered Tuesday morning, May 27, 2014, after a tornado in Watford City, N.D.
As per reports, more than 57,000 customers were without power in Minnesota at the peak, and 30,000 in North Dakota.
In this stock photo a tornado from a tornadic supercell approaches from the south, west of York Nebraska June 20, 2011.

Overview

  • At least three people died in Friday night tornadoes across multiple counties in eastern North Dakota, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office confirmed
  • Meteorologists recorded wind gusts over 100 mph and hail as large as 3.5 inches in diameter, toppling trees and demolishing homes
  • More than 75,000 power customers in North Dakota and Minnesota remain without electricity as crews and first responders conduct widespread welfare checks
  • The storm complex is expected to sweep through the Great Lakes region today before reaching New York and New England by tonight, with localized flash flooding, gusty winds and hail possible
  • Meanwhile, a severe heat wave gripping the eastern half of the US is forecast to push temperatures above 90 °F in multiple states over the coming days, raising heat-related health and fire risks