Severe weather tears through the Midwest, leaving at least 3 people dead

NPR | By Abigail Bottar

Published June 22, 2026 at 10:38 PM HST

Thunderstorms and tornadoes have hit several communities over the past few days. The Midwest has seen a significant increase in the number of tornadoes.

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