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Midwest Slammed by Violent Summer Storms, More on the Way
- The CONNECT Network
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
A dangerous round of storms
Severe weather swept through parts of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, producing tornadoes and wind gusts approaching 100 mph in some areas. At least three people have died, including a 4-year-old Indiana child, according to reports.
The storms also caused extensive flooding, downed trees and power lines, and significant property damage. Some communities faced emergency declarations as crews worked to clear blocked roads and respond to flooding.
More than a million affected by outages
At one point, more than 1 million customers were without electricity across the affected states. By Wednesday, hundreds of thousands remained without power, with Indiana among the hardest-hit states.
Some utilities warned that restoration could take several days because of widespread damage to poles, lines and trees.
More storms could be coming
The threat isn't necessarily over. Forecasters warned of additional damaging winds, flash flooding and severe thunderstorms as the system continues moving through the region.
Repeated rounds of heavy rain are also raising concerns about flooding because the ground is already saturated in some areas.
A summer storm system with major consequences
The scale of the damage has left communities dealing with both immediate safety concerns and a difficult cleanup. From tornado damage and flooded roads to prolonged power outages, emergency crews and utility workers are facing a major recovery effort.
Bottom line
The Midwest is dealing with a major severe-weather outbreak, with tornadoes, powerful winds and flooding causing deaths and widespread damage. And with additional storms possible, residents across parts of the region are being urged to remain alert and follow local weather warnings.
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