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Strong Tornadoes, Damaging Winds, Hail Possible

May 16, 2025

A dangerous severe weather event is looking more likely across the Midwest and Great Lakes Thursday. Severe storms will develop late Thursday afternoon, continuing into Thursday night. A few strong tornadoes, damaging winds in excess of 75 mph and hail larger than 2 inches in diameter will all be possible. The highest threat includes Minneapolis, Chicago, Green Bay, Milwaukee and Fort Wayne. The severe weather threat has also increased across the Ohio and Tennessee valleys on Friday, putting places like Indianapolis, Nashville, St. Louis, Cincinnati and Louisville at risk.