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U.S. Domestic4h 56m ago

Concerns are rising for another potential severe weather outbreak in the Midwest on Wednesday, just days after tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail battered many of these same areas.

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Who
FOX Forecast Center, Storm Prediction Center
What
Concerns are rising for another potential severe weather outbreak in the Midwest on Wednesday, just days after tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail battered many of these same areas.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:35:00 GMT · 4h 56m ago
Where
Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago, Kansas, Louisville, Indianapolis, Columbus ·
Why
A Level 4 out of 5 severe storm threat has been issued for Wednesday across north-central Illinois and western Indiana, with intense tornadoes and damaging winds being the biggest risk.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Millions in the Midwest are under a severe storm threat, with potential for destructive tornadoes, damaging winds up to 80 mph, and very large hail up to 2.5 inches, possibly causing widespread damage and power outages similar to a recent outbreak.

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  1. U.S. Domestic4h 56m ago
    A Level 4 out of 5 severe storm threat has been issued for Wednesday across north-central Illinois and western Indiana.
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  2. Currently Reading4h 56m ago
    Concerns are rising for another potential severe weather outbreak in the Midwest on Wednesday, just days after tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail battered many of these same areas.

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