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Midwest Storms Knock Out Power for 540,000 Homes, Indiana Most Affected
weather12 days ago

Midwest Storms Knock Out Power for 540,000 Homes, Indiana Most Affected

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.

via The Guardian|
#indiana#midwest#power-outages
Midwest Derecho Roars from Iowa to Kentucky, Sparking Outages and Emergencies
weather12 days ago

Midwest Derecho Roars from Iowa to Kentucky, Sparking Outages and Emergencies

A powerful derecho that began in eastern Iowa swept through Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky on Aug. 11 with gusts near 100 mph, causing widespread damage and more than a million power outages; the storm produced EF-1 tornadoes in Delaware County, led to at least one death in Indiana, and prompted emergency declarations and National Guard assistance.

via The Des Moines Register|
#derecho#illinois#iowa
Midwest Eyes a Partial Solar Eclipse: When to Watch and How Much Sun You'll See
science12 days ago

Midwest Eyes a Partial Solar Eclipse: When to Watch and How Much Sun You'll See

A partial solar eclipse will sweep across North America on Wednesday, with the Midwest seeing only a small bite of the Sun (Chicago area likely under 1% coverage; Detroit around 3%). The U.S. partial phase runs roughly 10:34 a.m.–1:52 p.m. CT, peaking near 11:52 a.m. CT. A broader list of viewing spots shows varying coverage (e.g., Montreal 18%, St. John’s 53%). The next coast-to-coast total solar eclipse isn’t until 2045, but Chicago should see about 60% of the Sun’s surface during the January 14, 2029 partial eclipse. For viewing, check clear skies and consult NASA/Time and Date data for precise timing.

via NBC 5 Chicago|
#midwest#nasa#science
Severe Midwest Storms Kill 3, Cut Power to 800,000 Across Four States
weather12 days ago

Severe Midwest Storms Kill 3, Cut Power to 800,000 Across Four States

A fierce storm system swept the US Midwest, with gusts reaching up to 99 mph in Gary, Indiana, leaving more than 800,000 customers without power across Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. Three fatalities were reported: a four-year-old child in Jennings County, Indiana; a person in a suspected weather-related house explosion in Portage, Indiana; and an Ohio resident whose death followed flooding that impeded responders in Roseville. Officials warned of ongoing flash flooding, tornadoes, and dangerous winds as emergency crews continued restoration efforts and governors declared emergencies.

via The Guardian|
#midwest#natural-disasters#power-outages
Northeast and Midwest Dominate 2026 Hottest ZIP Codes
real-estate13 days ago

Northeast and Midwest Dominate 2026 Hottest ZIP Codes

Realtor.com’s 2026 ZIP code analysis finds the hottest markets are in the Northeast and Midwest, led by Peabody, MA (01960) and clusters around major metros; inventory in top markets remains tight (roughly 60% below pre‑pandemic levels), buyers are paying above asking prices (average sale‑to‑list around 103.8%), and down payments average about 17% amid mortgage rates in the mid‑to‑high 6% range.

via New York Post|
#housing-market#midwest#northeast
Canadian wildfire smoke blankets large parts of the U.S., triggering hazardous air quality
environment1 month ago

Canadian wildfire smoke blankets large parts of the U.S., triggering hazardous air quality

Smoke from major Canadian wildfires blankets the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, affecting about 109 million Americans with hazardous to very unhealthy air quality in cities like Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington and New York. Officials urge staying indoors and using NIOSH-certified respirators for outdoor activity. Winds from Quebec are expected to push the plume east and then clear some areas this weekend, though a late storm could worsen conditions before Sunday events, while fires continue burning across Ontario and the Northwest Territories.

via The Guardian|
#air-quality#canada#environment
Lettuce-Linked Cyclospora Outbreak Hits Taco Bell Across Five Midwest States
health1 month ago

Lettuce-Linked Cyclospora Outbreak Hits Taco Bell Across Five Midwest States

A Midwest cyclosporiasis outbreak is linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. Michigan health officials reported 4,312 confirmed cases and 102 hospitalizations as of July 17, with lettuce/greens noted as the possible source and no single supplier identified. Health officials recommend precautions: buy whole heads of lettuce, discard the outer leaves, thoroughly wash inner leaves, and cook greens to at least 158 F (70 C). Past outbreaks have been linked to bagged salad kits, cilantro, raspberries and other produce. If ill, seek medical care and request cyclospora testing; treatment involves antibiotics and hydration.

via WXYZ Channel 7|
#cyclospora#health#lettuce
Heat Dome Targets Midwest and Northeast With Triple-Digit Heat
weather1 month ago

Heat Dome Targets Midwest and Northeast With Triple-Digit Heat

Forecasters warn a dangerous heat dome will push the central and eastern United States into hot conditions through the Fourth of July weekend, with temperatures climbing from the 90s into the low 100s and in some places potentially reaching triple digits; daily records could be broken in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City, as the heat persists across the region.

via The New York Times|
#extreme-heat#heat-dome#midwest
Heat Dome Pushes Prolonged Triple-Digit Heat Across Central U.S. Ahead of July 4
weather1 month ago

Heat Dome Pushes Prolonged Triple-Digit Heat Across Central U.S. Ahead of July 4

A heat dome is forecast to fuel a multi-day heat wave across the central U.S. with 90s to near-100s and overnight lows above 80°F, accompanied by high humidity that raises heat indices to about 110°F and threatens heat-related illness, including for Fourth of July visitors in DC and New York. The East could stay hot through the weekend, while Southwest wildfire conditions persist and a late-week jet-stream shift is expected to bring cooler air to the region.

via USA Today|
#east-coast#fourth-of-july#heatwave
Deadly Midwest Tornado Outbreak Claims Two Lives
weather2 months ago

Deadly Midwest Tornado Outbreak Claims Two Lives

A swarm of tornadoes ripped across the Midwest, killing at least two people and damaging dozens of homes in Illinois and Indiana as severe storms continued to sweep the region; the outbreak included dozens of tornado reports across multiple states, with additional severe weather expected to push toward the mid-Atlantic on Monday.

via CNN|
#illinois#indiana#midwest
Severe Storms Sweep from Midwest to Northeast, Tornado and Flood Risks Rise
weather2 months ago

Severe Storms Sweep from Midwest to Northeast, Tornado and Flood Risks Rise

Forecasters warn a new wave of severe storms could sweep from Texas to New England on Thursday, with Chicago and Milwaukee at the center and a heightened risk of tornadoes, hail and damaging winds as a hot, humid air mass fuels the system; heavy rain could trigger flash flooding in cities. More than 250,000 Midwest customers remained without power after Wednesday’s outages, and a Des Moines man died when a tree fell on him; the main threat is expected to move from the Midwest by Friday but linger into the Northeast.

via The New York Times|
#midwest#northeast#severe-weather