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Storms knock out power in the Midwest and disrupt Chicago flights, high heat expected in East
By Rubén Rosario at WSVN 7 News
· June 11, 2026
· 3 min read
(AP) — Damaging storms swept through the Midwest, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of customers and causing more than a thousand flight delays or cancellations at Chicago airports with more potentially severe weather expected Thursday. The National Weather Service said it received more th
Key takeaway The National Weather Service said it received more than a dozen reports of tornadoes Wednesday across northern Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Illinois.
Why this matters in The Miami
Miami residents watching the severe weather unfold in the Midwest and East Coast may be relieved that South Florida is not currently in the storm's path, but the extreme heat and humidity affecting the Northeast and mid-Atlantic is a familiar concern for Miamians. Miami's own experience with heat and flooding risks, exacerbated by sea-level rise, makes the heat health emergencies declared in cities like Philadelphia particularly relatable. As Miami-Dade County continues to develop its own strategies for mitigating the effects of extreme weather, the responses of other cities, such as activating cooling centers and conducting outreach to vulnerable populations, may offer valuable lessons. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service's forecast of severe thunderstorms and high heat in other parts of the country serves as a reminder that Miami's own hurricane season is approaching, and the city's residents and visitors should remain vigilant and prepared for potential storms.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 11, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? (AP) — Damaging storms swept through the Midwest, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of customers and causing more than a thousand flight delays or cancellations at Chicago airports with more potentially severe weather expected Thursday. The National Weather Service said it received more th
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