NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade
Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes cause widespread power outages across Midwest
Severe weather, including thunderstorms and tornadoes, caused power outages for over 500,000 people in the Chicago area and northwestern Indiana on Tuesday. The storm system also resulted in injuries at an Ohio prison due to lightning strikes.
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The storm event caused significant disruption to electrical infrastructure for over half a million residents and resulted in physical injuries in the affected regions.
Key Facts
- More than 500,000 people lost power in the Chicago area and northwestern Indiana.
- The weather event occurred on Tuesday.
- The storm system included both thunderstorms and tornadoes.
- Lightning strikes caused injuries at a prison in Ohio.
Who's Mentioned
personJavid Jenkins“Resident of Homewood, Illinois, affected by power outages.”personJoe Haney“Commissioner in LaPorte County, Indiana, reporting tree damage.”locationOhio“State where lightning injuries occurred at a prison.”organizationAssociated Press“News agency reporting the event.”locationIllinois“State affected by severe weather.”organizationNational Weather Service“Agency providing weather warnings and data.”organizationpoweroutage.us“Source for power outage statistics.”locationRoseville“Ohio town where a storm-related death occurred.”personMike DeWine“Governor of Ohio providing updates on storm impacts.”personScott Baker“Meteorologist explaining the 'ring of fire' weather pattern.”locationIndiana“State affected by severe weather and power outages.”locationChicago“Major city affected by the storm.”