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Severe Storms Threaten Midwest: Tornadoes and Flash Floods Expected

6/16/2025

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Severe weather is set to unleash chaos across the Midwest through Wednesday, with powerful thunderstorms sweeping through Minnesota, the central Plains, and the Great Lakes. The FOX Forecast Center warns of tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds, while Minneapolis-St. Paul faces a Level 3 threat, raising alarm over potential flash flooding and worsening conditions.

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Severe weather is set to unleash chaos across the Midwest through Wednesday, with powerful thunderstorms sweeping through Minnesota, the central Plains, and the Great Lakes. The FOX Forecast Center warns of tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds, while Minneapolis-St. Paul faces a Level 3 threat, raising alarm over potential flash flooding and worsening conditions.