Tornadoes Reported Across Illinois Amid Severe Midwest Storms
Severe storms swept through 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 early in the afternoon, with the most significant risks concentrated near the Great Lakes region. Tens of millions of residents from Texas to the East Coast were under threat of severe weather, which included the potential for destructive winds and hail. As of early afternoon, over 200,000 homes and businesses were without power, with many outages lingering from storms the previous night. The severe weather system also extended to the East Coast and New England, causing disruptions such as a 90-minute power outage at Pittsburgh International Airport due to an energy surge. 
