Midwest Tornadoes Cause Power Outages, Disrupt Travel and Services
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Severe storms with multiple tornadoes swept through Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana, causing extensive damage, downing trees and power poles, and cutting power to over 460,000 customers. Des Moines, Iowa, and the Chicago area were particularly affected, with nearly 390,000 power outages in northern Illinois alone. Flash flood warnings were issued in Chicago, and the storms continued into Indiana and Michigan, prompting further alerts.
- Severe storms with tornadoes whip through Midwest, cutting power to 460K The Associated Press
- Chicago weather: Storms topple trees, power lines across area; NWS confirms 3 tornadoes WLS-TV
- Tornado warnings issued for parts of northern Illinois, collar counties Chicago Tribune
- Interstate 55 closed in Will County, Metra trains halted due to severe weather NBC Chicago
- ComEd crews gearing up for potential power outages as severe weather threats move in WGN TV Chicago
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