Tornadoes sweep central US

Meteorologists warned that the threat is moving east, with intense hail and damaging winds expected to continue through the week.

Flooding has also become a major concern in Wisconsin and Michigan as heavy rain overwhelms local drainage systems.

Emergency crews are working to clear debris and restore power to thousands of affected households.

This outbreak is one of the most severe of the spring season, highlighting the increasing frequency of extreme weather events across the central United States.