Wild storms and flash flooding are hitting parts of the US. What you need to know
What to know about the wild storms hitting the US
- Severe storms and flash flooding across the US Midwest and South have killed at least 16 people, with Kentucky particularly hard hit.
- Extensive flooding has closed hundreds of roads and submerged parts of Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Tennessee also experienced significant devastation.
- The storms have spawned tornadoes and caused widespread travel disruptions, with hundreds of flights canceled or delayed.
- The severe weather is attributed to a combination of warm temperatures, atmospheric instability, strong wind shear, and moisture from the Gulf.
- Forecasters predict further severe weather, including a catastrophic risk of flash flooding in several states, and warn of potential disruptions to shipping and supply chains.
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