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News in English (USA) / 18.04.2026 / 01:00

Severe Tornado Outbreak and Heavy Storms Impact Midwest and Central US

The Midwest is experiencing a severe weather outbreak as multiple tornadoes have been reported in the Rochester area and southern Minnesota, causing significant damage and prompting residents to begin cleanup efforts. Storms have resulted in baseball-sized hail and flash flooding, with millions under tornado watches and alerts. Reports indicate that tornadoes were confirmed in neighborhoods, farm fields, and near major urban areas, creating a life-threatening situation for many. As conditions continue to worsen, forecasters warn of more dangerous storms ahead, affecting a vast region across the Plains and Midwest.
MPR News, The Weather Channel, CBS News, CNN, FOX Weather, kare11.com, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul, The New York Times, NBC News