Maps show more severe storms forecast for Midwest after tornadoes, flooding

Severe storms are brewing in many states and some hurricanes are also flooding 02:46

Forecasters say the threat of powerful tornadoes, large hail, destructive winds and flash flooding returns to the central U.S. Friday evening toward the start of the weekend.

So far, there have been several tornadoes in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois. one in Lena, IllinoisAuthorities described it as large and “extremely dangerous.” According to local officials, the hurricane caused major damage.

More than 51 million people from Texas to Wisconsin are under threat of severe weather, and most storms will occur in the afternoon and evening hours. The forecast comes as communities are still recovering from tornadoes earlier in the week.

Maps show severe weather and tornado forecast for Friday

The upper Mississippi Valley, which includes parts of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin, will have the “best chance for strong tornadoes,” while the central U.S. and the Midwest will have the “best chance for very large hail,” the weather service said Friday.

Chicago area under tornado watch Until Friday evening. The potential tornado threat spans multiple states.

This map shows the potential for severe weather on Friday, extending from the US-Mexico border into Canada and touching states from Texas to Michigan:

Large hail poses a threat to states such as Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa and Michigan.

Damaging wind gusts of up to 70 mph are also forecast for parts of some counties in the same region, from Texas to Green Bay.

Severe storm forecast for Saturday

The threat of severe storms will continue Saturday for several states, including cities such as Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Buffalo.

The cold front carrying the storms is moving eastward and the cold air is following behind. That should bring temperatures in the East next week closer to normal for this time of year, according to CBS News and Stations meteorologist Nikki Nolan.

We’re still recovering from hurricanes

The new threats come at a time when communities across the country are dealing with the consequences of hurricanes.

In Western New York, a community south of Buffalo was trying to pick up the pieces Thursday after a small tornado caused massive damage the day before, CBS News senior national weather correspondent Rob Marciano reported Friday.

Two tornadoes hit Clinton, Missouri Wednesday night, toppling trees onto Andrew Donaldson’s roof and garage.

“I’ve never seen anything like this,” he said, adding, “I never want to see this again.”

Record flood in Michigan

Meanwhile, Michigan is facing record flooding, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency in 33 counties.

“We’re in crisis mode right now,” he said Thursday. “Recovery mode will require additional work.”

The Muskegon River in the western part of the state reached new record levels. Water in Northern Michigan is dangerously close to breaching a dam in Cheboygan, Marciano reported, and Gretchen said officials are “monitoring high water levels everywhere.”

In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, roads were still flooded Thursday after a heavy rainstorm slammed into the area Wednesday night. There was a 41 year old man Killed due to suspected lightning strike in the state, officials said.