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Severe Storms Threaten Midwest and East Coast Cities

6/19/2025

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A fierce storm system is sweeping across the Plains, Midwest, and East Coast, unleashing damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. Kansas and Minnesota have already felt the brunt of the storm, with reports of destruction. As the threat moves southward, cities like Chicago and New York City brace for potential flash flooding.

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Story summary

A fierce storm system is sweeping across the Plains, Midwest, and East Coast, unleashing damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. Kansas and Minnesota have already felt the brunt of the storm, with reports of destruction. As the threat moves southward, cities like Chicago and New York City brace for potential flash flooding.