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Powerful Derecho Strikes Ohio Valley, Leaves 500,000 Without Power

6/20/2025

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A powerful derecho swept through the Ohio Valley on Wednesday, unleashing wind gusts exceeding 75 mph and leaving nearly 500,000 homes without power. Tornadoes touched down in Illinois, especially near Jacksonville. As the storm system moves on, the mid-Atlantic and Northeast brace for ongoing severe weather threats.

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A powerful derecho swept through the Ohio Valley on Wednesday, unleashing wind gusts exceeding 75 mph and leaving nearly 500,000 homes without power. Tornadoes touched down in Illinois, especially near Jacksonville. As the storm system moves on, the mid-Atlantic and Northeast brace for ongoing severe weather threats.