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Severe storms batter the Midwest, including reported tornadoes that shredded a FedEx facilityMay 08, 2024 9:14 am - DETROIT — Severe storms barreled through the Midwest early Wednesday, a day after two reported tornadoes struck one Michigan city and destroyed homes and commercial build...
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Tornado watch in effect with more storms headed to suburbsMay 08, 2024 7:15 am - A tornado watch was issued for storms that rolled into the area this afternoon bringing scattered thunderstorms and the potential for tennis ball-sized hail. The watch is...
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Oklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend stormsApr 29, 2024 5:11 pm - SULPHUR, Okla. — Small towns in Oklahoma began a long cleanup Monday after tornadoes flattened homes and buildings and killed four people, including an infant, widening a...
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Flood watch remains in effect; colder temps, slushy snow expected WednesdayApr 02, 2024 7:20 pm - Flood watch in effect for parts of Lake and central/northern Cook counties. Colder temperatures could bring slushy snow overnight and into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Major storm to sweep United States with severe weather, snow, floodingMar 31, 2024 3:45 pm - A strong storm system is poised to roll across the United States and deliver widespread hazardous weather. It arrived Saturday in California, where it produced thundersto...
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A Texas town was helpless to watch as the largest wildfire in state history engulfed itMar 01, 2024 7:31 am - STINNETT, Texas — As the largest wildfire in Texas history engulfed his town, Danny Phillips was left helpless. “We had to watch from a few miles away as our neighborhood...
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February tornadoes rare, not unheard of, weather service saysFeb 29, 2024 7:52 pm - From 1950 until 2023, 11 tornadoes occurred in the Chicago area during the month of February, according to the National Weather Service in Romeoville whose forecast area ...
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Beware of ‘storm-chasing’ scammers, experts warnFeb 28, 2024 6:22 pm - Homeowners from Sugar Grove to Hoffman Estates are dealing with a mess left behind by a string of unusual February tornadoes. Fierce winds uprooted trees, toppled fences...
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11 tornadoes hit the region Tuesday, weather service confirmsFeb 29, 2024 6:58 am - At least 11 tornadoes touched down in the Chicago region during Tuesday night’s severe thunderstorms, likely contributing to the damaged buildings, fallen trees and gener...
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Hoffman Estates holding special branch pickup next weekFeb 28, 2024 3:08 pm - Hoffman Estates Public Works crews will conduct a special branch pickup starting on Monday, March 4 to address the large amount of tree debris left from Tuesday night’s s...
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