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NewsWPLG Local 10August 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 residents 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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Why It Matters

The storm system caused significant infrastructure damage and service disruptions for over half a million people across three states.

Key Facts

  • More than 500,000 people lost power in the Chicago area and northwestern Indiana.
  • Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes were the primary causes of the damage.
  • The weather event occurred on Tuesday.
  • 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 of LaPorte County, Indiana.”locationOhio“State where lightning caused injuries at a prison.”organizationAssociated Press“News agency reporting the event.”locationIllinois“State affected by severe weather.”organizationNational Weather Service“Provided meteorological data and warnings.”organizationpoweroutage.us“Source for power outage statistics.”locationRoseville“Location of a storm-related death in Ohio.”personMike DeWine“Governor of Ohio.”personScott Baker“Meteorologist.”locationIndiana“State affected by severe weather and power outages.”locationChicago“Area affected by severe weather.”