Severe Storms Threaten Millions Across Central and Eastern US

More than 40 million Americans are under a heightened threat for severe storms on Thursday, with communities in the Plains, Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and Carolinas at the highest risk. A tornado caused extensive damage to a Pfizer processing facility in North Carolina, while western Kentucky declared a Flood Emergency due to heavy rainfall. Hail, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall are the main threats, with wind gusts potentially reaching over 75 miles per hour in certain areas. No fatalities have been reported so far.