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Tornadoes hit US, hundreds of thousands without power
2026-06-12 14:49:57 / BOTA
At least three tornadoes hit communities near Chicago, destroying homes, downing trees and power lines, while the storms caused major delays to air traffic and left hundreds of thousands of residents without power in the Midwest and northeastern regions of the United States, according to the AP.
In the city of Merrillville, Indiana, about 33 miles southeast of Chicago, police warned residents to take shelter immediately after a large column of air was seen descending toward the area. In some areas, roads were blocked by downed trees and power lines, several homes sustained heavy damage, and part of a high school's roof was torn off by the strong winds.
Emergency crews also responded to the town of Streator, Illinois, where residents were dealing with the aftermath of the tornadoes. The city opened a center to reunite displaced families, while the Red Cross set up a temporary shelter for those affected by the disaster.
Streator Mayor Tara Bedei said there were no reports of casualties. "We are extremely grateful for the safety of our residents and the quick response of emergency personnel," she said.
The severe storms also caused flight delays or cancellations at major airports, including those in Chicago, Philadelphia and New York. At the same time, the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region were dealing with high temperatures and high humidity.
Severe weather had hit the region a day earlier. In Des Moines, Iowa, a 54-year-old man was killed when a tree fell on his campsite during the storm. Authorities did not immediately report any other deaths or injuries from the extreme weather.
In Unionville, Missouri, Shane Tipton managed to rescue his 87-year-old father moments before a tornado completely destroyed their mobile home. The family watched from a distance as the home was torn apart and personal belongings were scattered for miles. “Everything was destroyed. If my grandfather had stayed inside, he wouldn’t have survived,” said his granddaughter, Kylie Rouse.
Meanwhile, the National Weather Service warned that the storm system is moving eastward, as the east coast braces for a severe heat wave, with temperatures that could feel as high as 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius).
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