U.S. Faces Day or Two More of Extreme Heat, Severe Weather
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The eastern, central and southern U.S., close to half of the nation, faces another day or two of extreme heat and severe weather that may further disrupt power to homes and businesses, meteorologists said today.
Thunderstorms swept through Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia last night, bringing down trees and power lines, the National Weather Service said. Winds were clocked at 91 miles per hour (146 kph) near Fort Wayne, Indiana, and 80 mph at Franklin, West Virginia.