Event Brief
Aug 12, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Tornadoes, dangerous winds and heavy rain hit Midwest
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A storm system brought tornadoes, dangerous winds, heavy rain, and power outages to parts of the Midwest.
WHO: NBC’s Maggie Vespa and TODAY’s Al Roker
WHAT: Tornadoes, dangerous winds and heavy rain pummelled the Midwest, knocking out power to more than a million customers across four states.
WHEN: Reported Aug 12, 2026 at 7:18 AM ET
WHERE: Midwest (four states)
WHY: The storm system produced tornadoes, dangerous winds and heavy rain, causing widespread power outages.
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