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Severe Weather Threatens Central U.S. and Europe

7/27/2025

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Severe weather looms over the central and eastern U.S. and parts of Europe, bringing a mix of chaos and concern. Kansas City braces for flooding from intense thunderstorms, while Chicago faces the threat of flash floods. In Europe, the Balkans and Italy prepare for fierce thunderstorms, including tornadoes and large hail, as a punishing heatwave gives way to turbulent conditions.

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Story summary

Severe weather looms over the central and eastern U.S. and parts of Europe, bringing a mix of chaos and concern. Kansas City braces for flooding from intense thunderstorms, while Chicago faces the threat of flash floods. In Europe, the Balkans and Italy prepare for fierce thunderstorms, including tornadoes and large hail, as a punishing heatwave gives way to turbulent conditions.