Powerful Storm Flips Car on Ohio Highway Amid Severe Weather
A powerful storm swept through central Ohio, producing strong winds that flipped a car on a highway. The incident highlights the intensity of the weather system affecting the region. Additionally, a tornado in Appleton, Wisconsin, caused significant damage, including downed power lines and trees, and impacted nearby towns such as Menasha and Neenah. The tornado was classified as an EF2, indicating wind speeds between 111-135 mph (179-217 km/h). Meanwhile, in eastern Oregon, a 'firenado'—a towering column of smoke and fire—was observed, underscoring the severity of the ongoing wildfire season in the region. These events are part of a broader pattern of extreme weather across the United States. (Source time: 2026-08-11 18:40:00 GMT)