A storm chaser caught this twister rip across the road in Rockton, Illinois, on Friday, leaving a trail of debris in its wake. Across the Midwest, homes and schools were hit by tornadoes, roofs were ripped off, roads were closed due to fallen trees and power lines were damaged — leaving many without electricity.
The latest outlook through August shows where peak summer heat may be in the U.S., and also who might keep their cool, And, yes, El Niño may play a role.
Multiple tornadoes tore through Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin on Friday, leaving heavy damage in Lena, Illinois, and forcing evacuations in Rochester and Marion, Minnesota.