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Severe Weather Warning: Tornadoes and Hail Hit U.S.

6/17/2025

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Severe Weather Alert

Brace for a tumultuous week as severe weather sweeps across the U.S., unleashing tornadoes, fierce winds, and massive hail. The Plains, along with Minnesota, Kansas, and Chicago, are on high alert for supercells and squall lines, with gusts exceeding 70 mph and hailstones as large as baseballs. Stay safe and prepared!

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Minnesota Tornado Warning

A tornado warning swept through Minnesota on Monday, affecting nearly 90,000 residents and urging them to seek shelter from the impending storm. The National Weather Service cautioned of possible tornadoes, fierce winds, and hail. Meanwhile, other parts of the U.S. grappled with extreme heat and flooding, underscoring the chaotic unpredictability of severe weather this season.

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Severe Weather Alert

Brace for a tumultuous week as severe weather sweeps across the U.S., unleashing tornadoes, fierce winds, and massive hail. The Plains, along with Minnesota, Kansas, and Chicago, are on high alert for supercells and squall lines, with gusts exceeding 70 mph and hailstones as large as baseballs. Stay safe and prepared!

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