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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Severe Weather Batters Midwest as 50M Brace for Tornadoes, Hail
Top StoryApr 16

Severe Weather Batters Midwest as 50M Brace for Tornadoes, Hail

More than 50 million Americans across a 1,500-mile corridor from Texas to Michigan face an ongoing severe weather onslaught, with at least 14 tornadoes already confirmed and damaging winds reaching 88 mph. A Level 3 enhanced risk remains in effect through Wednesday as storms continue to shift south, threatening major cities including Chicago, Detroit, and Oklahoma City.

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