Country: United States of America Source: European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations Several storms have affected the Midwestern United States since 27 April, causing wind-related incidents and flooding, resulting in casualties and widespread damage. According to media, as of 28 April, one person died in Kent County, southern Michigan, in a wind-related incident. In addition, more than 260 000 people have been affected by power outages including 65 000 in Indiana, 55 500 in Michigan, 41 300 in Tennessee, 33 800 in Ohio, 27 000 in Missouri 24 000 in Kentucky, 10 600 in Illinois and 8 000 in Wisconsin. Rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the eastern and southern parts of the United States over the next 48 hours.