Perilous
Times and Climate Change
Baseball-sized hail, hurricane strength winds move into US
Midwest amid warnings of 'life-threatening' weather
By Timberly Ross, The Associated Press | The Canadian Press
OMAHA, Neb. - Baseball-sized hail is breaking windows and tearing
the siding off homes in northeast Nebraska, and forecasters are
warning residents across the nation's midsection to brace for
"life threatening" storms.
The U.S. National Weather Service says at least three possible
tornadoes were reported early Saturday in central Oklahoma, while
hail and rain were pelting Nebraska by early afternoon.
No injuries were immediately reported. But forecasters are
expecting the most dangerous weather later in the day and are
warning residents across the region of possible fast-moving
overnight tornadoes.
Officials say a large area spanning from Minnesota to Texas could
be at risk.
In Nebraska, Boone County Sheriff David Spiegel says large hail
has damaged vehicles, shattered windows and ripped the siding off
of houses in and around Petersburg, a town about 140 miles
northwest of Omaha.