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May 19 2026WEATHER

Unexpected Turn at Lansing Airport

A sudden storm rattled Lansing’s Capital Region International Airport on Monday, causing three small aircraft to tumble in surprising ways. Two of the planes were already parked when gusty winds tipped them onto their sides, while a third flipped upside down during a routine tow. The National Weathe

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May 19 2026WEATHER

Storm Watch in the Midwest

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning that will last until 5 p. m. The alert covers areas in Illinois and Indiana, with a focus on Chicago and Cook County. Lightning can strike quickly, while heavy rain may cause flash floods. Strong winds could damage structures and

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May 19 2026WEATHER

Storm winds shut down Iowa highway as tornado touches down nearby

Sunday evening in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, drivers got a sudden reminder of nature’s power when 70 mph gusts forced Interstate 29 to a complete stop. Traffic cameras showed swirling rain so thick headlights disappeared into the storm. At the same time, radar confirmed a tornado touching down just 15 mi

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May 19 2026WEATHER

Storm Alert: What Chicago Can Expect Next

Chicago is bracing for more weather surprises today. A storm watch keeps running until 5 p. m. Monday for the city and nearby parts of northwest Indiana. Earlier, a warning for fast winds and small hail ended just before noon, but the warm 78-degree afternoon could spark new storms. These storms mig

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May 18 2026WEATHER

Snowstorm Heads for Colorado Mountains

A heavy snow forecast is set to hit the Rockies, with more than a foot of new white expected over the coming days. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory that will be active from late Sunday night until 6 p. m. Monday, covering parts of Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand,

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May 18 2026WEATHER

Heatwave Threatens Old Record in DC Area

The summer season is kicking off with a big heat alert for the Washington, D. C. , region. From Monday onward, temperatures across the entire DMV are expected to climb into the mid‑90s. At Reagan National Airport, the official weather station for the capital, a high of 95°F could match or even surpa

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May 18 2026WEATHER

Summer Heat Hits Northeast Ohio With a Breezy Twist

The forecast for Monday in Northeast Ohio says it will be hot and sticky, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s. Humidity will also be high, making the air feel heavy. Clouds will roll in as the day goes on and wind gusts could approach 30 miles per hour. Even at night, temperatures will stay war

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May 18 2026WEATHER

Storm Alert: Big Thunderheads Loom Over Southern Minnesota Tonight

Southern Minnesota may enjoy a calm weekend, but a surge of strong thunderstorms is set to hit the area late Sunday night and carry through Monday morning. Weather forecasters have flagged this as a notable event, urging residents to keep an eye on the sky. The forecast places western, central and

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May 18 2026WEATHER

Storms to Hit the Great Plains and Midwest, Bringing Hail and Tornadoes

Millions of people in the Great Plains and Upper Midwest are preparing for a dangerous weather event that began on Sunday and will continue into Tuesday. A powerful upper‑level system from the Southwest is colliding with a surge of hot, humid air across the middle United States. This mix creat

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May 18 2026WEATHER

Southwest China Shakeup Forces Thousands to Leave Homes

A sudden tremor rattled the Guangxi province early Monday, sending shockwaves through Liuzhou and its surroundings. The quake registered a magnitude of 5. 2 on the Richter scale, enough to trigger panic and prompt emergency response teams to spring into action. Two people lost their lives in the bl

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