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Five people are injured after a quick round of severe storms through the central United States, and more are on the way. Multiple tornadoes touched down in Nebraska and Iowa, leveling buildings and bringing traffic to a halt after they roared across busy highways. Over 60 tornadoes were reported across the area, with numerous hail and strong wind reports as well. One tornado also touched down at Omaha's Eppley Airfield, causing a temporary closure of the airport. Over 30,000 people are still out of power in Texas, with another 10,000 without power in Arkansas following the severe weather. Neighborhoods were in shambles and houses were completely leveled after the tornadoes, and there is a large possibility of more storms and tornadoes to arrive across the region today and tomorrow. Today is expected to be the worst day with the most significant storms, but the weather will still be quite bad on Sunday. Cities like Dallas, Omaha, Des Moines, Kansas City, and Oklahoma City are all in the paths of the storms, and some of the severe weather could even extend into Illinois and Indiana as well as southern Texas. This round will also bring tornadoes in addition to heavy rain, large hail, and strong, gusty winds. People living in these areas should stay indoors during the storm, and if a tornado arrives, the best thing to do is to go to the lowest floor of the building and hide in a room with no windows.
Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Japan has numerous vending machines for various items. In fact, Japan is estimated to have the highest vending machine density in the world: one for every 40 people. These vending machines sell everything from snack foods and drinks to noodles and disposable cameras.
Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Too many people are thinking of security instead of opportunity. They seem more afraid of life than death. (James F. Byrnes)
Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Homage (noun)- An homage is something that is done to honor someone or something. It is often used with the word pay (as in “pay homage”) to mean “to respect or honor.”
In a Sentence: Her latest book is an homage to her favorite city.
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