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A solar eclipse will be visible from Ohio today. When to see it

A solar eclipse will be visible from Ohio today. When to see it

A solar eclipse will make its celestial debut on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Will it be visible in Ohio?
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Powerful Derecho Sweeps Across Midwest, Leaving Destruction in Its Wake

Powerful Derecho Sweeps Across Midwest, Leaving Destruction in Its Wake

A powerful derecho, a widespread and long-lived thunderstorm complex, swept through at least six states in the Midwest on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed the event as a derecho, with damaging winds extending over 250 miles. Wind gusts reached up to 99 mph in Gary, Indiana, while other areas experienced gusts between 75 and 85 mph. The storm system, which began in eastern Iowa near Dubuque, moved through northern Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee, leaving a trail of destruction. Hundreds of storm reports were submitted to the Storm Prediction Center, including at least four confirmed tornadoes. Tragically, a four-year-old child in Jennings County, Indiana, lost their life when a tree fell on a house due to high winds. The derecho caused widespread power outages, downed trees, and structural damage across the region. [Source time: 2026-08-12T00:00:00]
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Severe weather knocks out power in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio as 'ring of fire' strikes Midwest

Severe weather knocks out power in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio as 'ring of fire' strikes Midwest

Severe weather has cut power to over half a million people in the Chicago area, Indiana and Ohio
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Severe weather pounds Illinois and Indiana, knocking out power as tornado sirens blare

Severe weather pounds Illinois and Indiana, knocking out power as tornado sirens blare

Severe weather has cut power to over half a million people in the Chicago area, Indiana and Ohio
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Flash flood threat issued as destructive storms impact Midwest

Flash flood threat issued as destructive storms impact Midwest

Severe weather continues to target the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Ohio Valley regions, with thunderstorms expected to persist throughout the week. Following Sunday’s storms, which included a tornado in northwestern Illinois, heavy rain and flash flooding are forecast as storms repeatedly track over the same areas. Cities such as Chicago, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Charleston, West Virginia, are under heightened risk. The National Weather Service (NWS) recorded wind gusts of up to 73 mph near Fort Wayne, Indiana, and widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches are expected, with localized areas receiving up to 5 inches. Severe storms are forecast to redevelop Monday afternoon, with risks including large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes.
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Severe weather pounds Illinois and Indiana, knocking out power as tornado warning sirens blare

Severe weather pounds Illinois and Indiana, knocking out power as tornado warning sirens blare

Severe weather has cut power to over half a million people in the Chicago area, Indiana and Ohio
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Severe Weather Causes Power Outages and Damage Across Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio

Severe Weather Causes Power Outages and Damage Across Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio

Severe thunderstorms and extreme wind gusts swept through Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio on Tuesday, causing widespread power outages and significant damage. Over 600,000 customers lost electricity in Illinois and Indiana, while Ohio reported at least 290,000 outages. The National Weather Service indicated the system likely qualified as a derecho, characterized by prolonged straight-line winds and heavy rainfall. Wind gusts reached up to 99 mph (159 kph) in Gary, Indiana, with numerous reports of gusts exceeding 80 mph (128 kph). Flooding, damaged homes, and uprooted trees were reported across the affected areas. Flights were temporarily halted at Chicago’s major airports, and Ohio’s capital region experienced severe disruptions, including one fatality due to flood-related delays in emergency response.
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Did tornadoes hit Ohio? How National Weather Service confirms twisters

Did tornadoes hit Ohio? How National Weather Service confirms twisters

Strong storms hit Columbus and Central Ohio on Aug. 11. Was it a tornado? Here's how the National Weather Service confirms them.
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Gov. DeWine gives update on Ohio storm damage. Watch live now

Gov. DeWine gives update on Ohio storm damage. Watch live now

Gov. Mike DeWine is giving an update on storm damage at the Ohio Emergency Operations Center in Columbus on Aug. 11.
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Severe Storms Devastate Midwest with Tornadoes, Flooding, and Power Outages

Severe Storms Devastate Midwest with Tornadoes, Flooding, and Power Outages

Severe storms swept across the Midwest earlier this week, bringing tornadoes, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding that caused widespread damage and power outages. According to the Associated Press, the storms left hundreds of thousands of customers without electricity and caused multiple fatalities, including a 4-year-old boy in Geneva, Indiana, and a resident in Roseville, Ohio, who could not be reached by first responders due to flooded roads. The National Weather Service confirmed three tornadoes south of Chicago and issued flood warnings from northern Illinois to eastern Indiana, with flash flood watches extending into Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, and Tennessee. Preliminary data suggests the storm system may qualify as a derecho, characterized by prolonged straight-line winds and heavy rainfall.
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Total solar eclipse coming this week, and some in Ohio get a glimpse

Total solar eclipse coming this week, and some in Ohio get a glimpse

A solar eclipse will appear overhead this week. Will Ohio be able to see it? Here's which cities will be able to see it and what time it happens.
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Severe Weather Hits Illinois and Indiana, Causing Power Outages and Tornado Warnings

Severe Weather Hits Illinois and Indiana, Causing Power Outages and Tornado Warnings

Severe thunderstorms and extreme wind gusts swept through Illinois and northwestern Indiana on Tuesday, leaving over 600,000 customers without power. Tornado warning sirens blared as the storms intensified, prompting residents to seek shelter. The Chicago area experienced significant disruptions, including halted flights at its two major airports. Reports indicated wind gusts exceeding 80 mph (128 kph), causing widespread damage such as downed trees, flooded roads, and damaged homes. In Ohio, the state capital region also faced power outages, with over 166,000 customers affected. The National Weather Service issued strong warnings about the dangerous nature of these storms.