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Typhoon Maysak battered southern China with rapid floods, dam breaches and even rare tornadoes in Hubei, leaving dozens dead, thousands displaced and tens of thousands evacuated as authorities pressed for rescue and relief operations amid ongoing damage.
A deadly tornado struck central China's Hubei province, tearing through Huanggang and nearby Ezhou, killing at least 11 people and injuring more than 330 as homes were destroyed and vehicles overturned. Officials said thousands participated in rescue efforts and more than 4,800 houses were damaged. A 30-year-old man was sucked from a 12th-floor Huanggang apartment but survived, and Xi Jinping ordered full rescue and relief operations as Typhoon Maysak brings heavy rain to the region.
The National Weather Service issued a brief Tornado Warning for part of Clackamas County after a funnel cloud was reported near Molalla. Ground-truth reports confirmed rotation, corroborating radar indications. The warning was lifted around 4 p.m. as storms moved through, with no major damage reported; a nearby lightning strike earlier in the day was also noted.
On June 17, 2026, a Wednesday night tornado in Effingham County, IL reached EF3+ with estimated peak winds of 150 mph, tracking about 26 miles from Beecher City through Shumway, Effingham, and Teutopolis before weakening to EF-2 and lifting north of Island Grove; two injuries were reported and extensive damage occurred to homes, barns and outbuildings along the path.
The National Weather Service confirms a tornado hit Franklin County, Indiana overnight, peaking at EF2 strength near Drewersburg. A damage survey is planned for Florence, Aurora, and Grant County as investigators continue to map the tornado’s path and speed.
A rare tornado watch covers parts of New England today as thunderstorms could turn severe this afternoon. The threat depends on a warm front lifting north and sufficient instability; strongest activity is expected in Vermont and western Massachusetts/Connecticut, with damaging winds (up to ~45 mph) and a possible brief tornado if storms organize. The window for impact is roughly noon to 9 p.m., so stay weather-aware.
The National Weather Service confirmed a preliminary EF1 tornado with peak winds around 110 mph touched down in Jefferson and Scott counties, Indiana, during overnight storms that brought damaging winds and heavy rain across Kentuckiana; storm surveys will determine tornado specifics and path, as damage reports continue to come in.
A tornado tore through Effingham County overnight, damaging homes and buildings from west of Shumway to south of Montrose and near Beecher City. Emergency crews are assessing injuries and damage; sheriff urges the public to avoid impacted areas and travel with extreme caution due to debris and downed power lines. No fatalities have been reported, with recovery efforts ongoing and updates to be provided by Effingham County EMA on its Facebook page.
A tornado watch is in effect from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for parts of western Massachusetts and Vermont as strong to severe thunderstorms move through New England, capable of damaging winds, small hail and heavy rainfall; a brief isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. If enough sunshine breaks through, the threat could rise across central/eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Expect gusty winds around 40 mph, with flash flooding possible in parts of New Hampshire and Maine; Vermont is under wind advisories with gusts up to 50 mph. Showers and storms should diminish after dinner, with weekend highs in the 70s to 80s.
Effingham County Board Chairman Joshua Douthit issued a disaster proclamation to quickly mobilize resources, expedite procurement, and coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies in response to the tornado and severe weather affecting Effingham County.
A significant tornado tore through northern Monroe County, Indiana, downing trees and power lines, injuring residents, and prompting the closure of I-69 near mile marker 130 as crews assess damage overnight; a second round of storms prompted another tornado warning.
Powerful storms ripped through Effingham County Wednesday night, with a confirmed tornado touching down in Shumway and Montrose and causing damage to homes and businesses. No serious injuries were reported, though several minor injuries occurred among responders. Fire, EMS, law enforcement, and utility crews conducted searches, mitigated hazards, and carried out damage assessments in a multi-agency effort. Eastern Illinois University closed due to storm damage, and residents were urged to watch for downed lines and debris; assistance contacts were provided for rural and city residents, and reports of damage also emerged near Charleston's Coles County Fairgrounds.
More than 35,000 Illinois customers lost power after destructive storms swept central Illinois, with a tornado in Effingham County, a state of emergency declared in Charleston, significant damage in Petersburg and Blue Mound, and flooding in Decatur; numerous areas reported downed trees and hail, but no life-threatening injuries were reported.
Severe storms knocked out power for more than 35,000 customers across central Illinois, with a tornado in Effingham County and widespread damage in Charleston (state of emergency declared), Petersburg (damaged Ameren facility and business sign), Blue Mound (Meridian Elementary roof damage), and Decatur floods. Illiopolis reported downed trees and hail; officials noted no life-threatening injuries.
A severe weather outbreak is forecast for Illinois and Indiana on Wednesday, with a potential for long-track tornadoes including EF-3 intensity, especially south of I-80 from about 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.; morning storms (9 a.m.–12 p.m.) could influence the afternoon setup, with the main window likely 4–7 p.m. in central Cook County. South of the warm front could see tennis-ball-sized hail and strong tornadoes, while areas north face damaging straight-line winds; flash flooding is possible, with over 3 inches of rain in some areas. Residents should have alerts, know their safe place, and prepare a weather kit.