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Gas prices are climbing nationwide, led by Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Iowa where weekly increases are the largest; with oil above $100 per barrel due to Iran-related tensions and a refinery outage in northwest Indiana, Midwest prices have spiked, some markets topping $4/gal, driving higher transport costs and weighing on consumer sentiment.
A multiday severe weather outbreak intensifies across the Plains and Midwest, with a Level 4 of 5 risk for parts of southern Illinois and eastern Missouri (including St. Louis) where EF3+ tornadoes could occur on Monday afternoon. A Level 3 risk extends from the Mississippi Valley into the lower Ohio Valley, bringing threats of tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding to about 40 million people. The event follows EF4 tornado activity in Enid, Oklahoma and deadly tornadoes in North Texas, and it is expected to push east Tuesday with continued threats as storms move through the region.
A burst of damaging winds and reported tornadoes swept across Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota, ripping roofs, uprooting trees and blocking rural roads. While widespread damage was reported, no deaths were confirmed, and officials warned residents to expect a long recovery as the National Weather Service conducts surveys to confirm tornado activity.
After a night of tornadoes across the Midwest and Great Lakes, forecasters warn of more severe storms Saturday across the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes, with damaging winds, hail and possible tornadoes; about 28 million people are at risk and more than 70,000 customers are without power, as Lena, Illinois and Rochester, Minnesota report damage but no fatalities.
A massive, cross-state tornado and severe weather outbreak rocks the central U.S., unleashing numerous tornado warnings and confirmed tornadoes from the Plains to the Midwest, accompanied by large hail, damaging winds, and widespread power outages as communities brace for continuing storms into the weekend.
A broad storm system sweeps the central U.S. with potential baseball-sized hail and a heightened tornado threat, prompting about 26 million people to be under tornado watches from Wisconsin to Oklahoma. The National Weather Service warns of a 'particularly dangerous situation' for some tornadoes in Illinois and Wisconsin, while damage reports emerge in Minnesota and Wisconsin, Milwaukee experiences flash flooding, and a lightning fatality occurs in Waukesha as Wisconsin’s governor declares a state of emergency.
A weekend storm outbreak threatens tornadoes, damaging winds, and flash floods for about 38 million people from North Texas to Michigan, with the highest tornado risk in the Upper Mississippi Valley (Iowa, Wisconsin, northern Illinois); 12 million in the Ohio Valley/eastern Great Lakes face severe thunderstorms, and rainfall could reach 1–2 inches per hour, fueling flash flooding. Missouri declared a state of emergency as authorities brace for winds over 80 mph and heavy rain, while much of the eastern-central U.S. experiences heat ahead of a cold front that will bring cooler air later.
A Synergy report shows Texas and the Midwest are overtaking Northern Virginia as the primary hubs for hyperscale data centers, driven by abundant power and favorable incentives. Texas leads in new development, including on-site power plants, while the Midwest — Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio — is attracting major campuses from Meta, OpenAI, Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, and Google. The shift stresses the national power grid and raises electricity costs, reflecting a broader move inland to secure reliable power.
A line of powerful storms swept the central United States, triggering tornado watches and warnings from Texas to the Great Lakes, after a tornado struck Ottawa, Kansas. Forecasters warn of several days of severe weather across the region, with watches issued for Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin and a flash flood warning in Green Bay as conditions stay volatile.
The so-called Midwest goodbye is a drawn-out farewell at the end of gatherings, featuring lingering doorways, hugs and ongoing chatter that can stretch for hours. Seen as a sign of warmth and respect, it can be exhausting, but experts suggest planning ahead or setting a mental timer to shorten the exit while still appreciating the invitation.
A cluster of severe thunderstorms is expected across the Midwest, focusing on Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, with rotating supercells that could produce baseball-sized hail and a tornado risk; a cold front may boost hail while limiting tornadoes, and storms could merge into squall lines by evening, with isolated flooding possible.
Forecasters warn that late Thursday storms moving across the Midwest just south of the Great Lakes could bring severe weather, including very large hail, damaging winds up to 80 mph and possible tornadoes, especially in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. A marginal flash-flood risk is noted, and the system is expected to weaken overnight as it shifts southeast, with the rest of the week remaining comparatively quiet before another round of storms midweek+
Winter storms dump snow across the Midwest and push into the East, causing continued flight cancellations and delays as airlines cope with ongoing travel disruptions across the region.
A rapidly strengthening bomb cyclone is causing widespread havoc from the Midwest to the East: historic blizzards with 60–70 mph winds, widespread power outages, and massive travel disruptions as major hubs implement ground stops and airlines struggle to rebook flights; tornado watches and warnings are in effect across the South and East, with temperatures likely to plunge behind the storm.
A powerful storm system brings heavy snow to Minnesota and Wisconsin as part of a broader severe-weather outbreak from the Mississippi Valley to the East Coast Sunday into Monday, with travel disruptions and potential power outages. Sunday features a line of storms with a tornado risk in Memphis, Nashville, Indianapolis and Louisville (some areas like Memphis area and Columbus, GA facing about a 10% tornado risk), while Monday shifts the greatest threat further east toward Washington, D.C. Forecasters warn of damaging winds over 80 mph and large hail and urge preparedness with multiple warning methods as the system moves offshore.