Strong storms in Nebraska kill one person and displace hundreds of inmates

A woman died and a man was trapped inside a vehicle after strong winds toppled a large tree and crushed car

Strong storms in eastern Nebraska early Saturday killed one person, seriously injured another in a state park and displaced hundreds of inmates after two prison housing units were damaged, officials said – as other midwest US states also braced for bad weather.

Meanwhile, more than 40 million Americans have been put on alert for dangerous heat and fire weather. In terms of fire weather, a blaze which prompted mandatory evacuations in two Colorado counties was of particular note.

The Associated Press contributed reporting