Tornadoes Reported in Illinois Amid Severe Midwest Storms
Severe storms swept across the Midwest on Thursday, June 11, 2026, bringing tornadoes, strong winds, hail, and heavy rain to several states, including Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Missouri. According to the National Weather Service, tornado warnings were issued throughout the afternoon, with the most significant risk concentrated near the Great Lakes. The storms were fueled by a large mass of warm, moist air over the region. Tens of millions of people from Texas to the East Coast were under threat of severe weather, which included hail, destructive winds, and potential tornadoes. As of early afternoon, over 200,000 homes and businesses were without power, with many outages lingering from earlier storms on Wednesday night. The storm system extended its reach to the East Coast and New England, where Pennsylvania's Pittsburgh International Airport experienced a 90-minute power outage due to an energy surge. 
