It’s not over yet. On the heels of disastrous tornadoes earlier this week, more than 51 million people are under the threat of severe weather Friday evening from Texas to Wisconsin, CBS reports.
Which states could see a tornado?
Parts of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin could see strong tornadoes Friday afternoon, according to weather forecasters.
There is a 220-mile-wide corridor of potential tornado activity running all the way from the Des Moines area to the Madison area.
All of eastern Iowa is under a tornado watch until 8 p.m. Friday.
Chicago could see damaging winds, large hail and potentially even tornadoes. Storms are expected to develop between 5 p.m. and midnight.
Several counties in Wisconsin are under tornado watch as well, with the highest chance of a tornado between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday.
Southeast Minnesota and far northeast Missouri are also under tornado watch.
The following tornado was sighted in Rochester, Minnesota, early Friday afternoon.
Wind gusts in Missouri could get up to 85 mph. At least two tornadoes were confirmed in Missouri earlier this week.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch in Oklahoma until 9 p.m. Friday. The threat is considered low.
As of Friday afternoon, tornado watches are in effect for nearly 14 million from Wisconsin to Oklahoma, according to CNN meteorologists.
Other conditions
Hurricane-force wind gusts and hailstones greater than 3.5 inches in diameter are expected.
Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain with rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour could lead to flash flooding in some areas.
In fact, CNN reports that rivers in Michigan and Wisconsin have already hit record flood levels in over 20 locations.
Despite the storms, many states have seen temperatures up to the low 90s.
The hot weather won’t last long though; once these storms pass, a projected cold front will drop temperatures significantly.