Midwest Storms Knock Out Power for 540,000 Homes, Indiana Most Affected
TL;DR
Powerful thunderstorms across the US Midwest left about 540,000 homes and businesses without power, with Indiana hardest hit (roughly 267,000 outages). Utilities mobilized thousands of workers as restoration work could take days amid widespread damage from downed lines, trees, and flooding. The system disruptions came with multiple fatalities and flood rescues, prompting state responses including National Guard support and emergency efforts in several states.
- Severe storms cut power supply to 540,000 homes in US midwest The Guardian
- Tornado damage Illinois: Cleanup continues amid power outages after at least 5 tornadoes hit Mokena, Monee, Orland Park, more ABC7 Chicago
- 3 more days of severe storm chances loom over Chicago area with downpours, hail, 60 mph winds NBC 5 Chicago
- NWS confirms 5 tornadoes hit Chicagoland Tuesday morning WGN-TV
- Quiet before storms ramp up Thursday; tornado risk southwest FOX 32 Chicago
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