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Midwest Faces Severe Weather: Tornado Watches and Freezing Temps

12/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A cold front is impacting the Midwest, bringing severe weather to St. Louis and Chicago.
St. Louis reached 77°F on Sunday.
Temperatures fell into the teens by Monday morning.
Tornado watches are in effect for parts of Illinois with wind gusts up to 75 mph, and a Wind Advisory is in place with gusts up to 55 mph.
Chicago experienced heavy rain and dense fog that caused flight delays.

History

Historical Context

The Great Blizzard of March 1888, one of the deadliest storms in U.S. history, resulted in over 400 deaths and paralyzed cities like New York and Boston. This storm followed a series of severe blizzards from 1885 to 1888, attributed to climatic changes after the 1883 Krakatoa eruption. Today's severe weather in cities like St. Louis and Chicago highlights ongoing vulnerabilities to extreme weather events.

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Story summary

A cold front is impacting the Midwest, bringing severe weather to St. Louis and Chicago.
St. Louis reached 77°F on Sunday.
Temperatures fell into the teens by Monday morning.
Tornado watches are in effect for parts of Illinois with wind gusts up to 75 mph, and a Wind Advisory is in place with gusts up to 55 mph.
Chicago experienced heavy rain and dense fog that caused flight delays.

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