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Coverage dated August 11, 2026 to August 12, 2026

Over 800,000 Without Power After Tornado Warnings Hit the Midwest

Headline from Newsweek

Meteorologists warned of wind gusts exceeding 90 mph and radar-indicated rotation within the storm system.

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  1. Newsweek

    Over 800,000 Without Power After Tornado Warnings Hit the Midwest (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Meteorologists warned of wind gusts exceeding 90 mph and radar-indicated rotation within the storm system.

  2. The Guardian

    Powerful storms in US midwest leave three dead and 800,000 without power (opens The Guardian)

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    Winds of more than 80mph, severe flooding and tornadoes swept through Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Kentucky Powerful storms swept across ⁠the midwest on Tuesday, leaving three dead and more than 800,000 without power in four states as winds gusts of more than 80mph (130km/h) tore down trees and power…

  3. Sun Times

    More severe storms, damaging winds may hit south suburbs; over 142,000 still without power in Chicago area (opens Sun Times)

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    After the south suburbs were rocked by at least three tornadoes Tuesday, additional severe weather could hit the area as over 142,000 ComEd customers remain without power Wednesday morning. A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect for Joliet, Kankakee, DeKalb until 1 p.m.

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