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  1. Severe weather risk is increasing in the state of Illinois, extending into the Chicagoland area, with marginal risk noted in the St. Louis metro area.

Midwest Derecho Causes Widespread Power Outages Across Multiple States

7 reports, 4 independent Updated Aug 10
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What happened

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A long-lasting line of storms, identified as a derecho, moved across the Midwest on August 10, 2026, concurrent with severe weather in the central Appalachians. The system brought wind gusts exceeding 75 mph across a 300-mile stretch, from northeast Iowa into northern Indiana. Hurricane-force gusts over 90 mph were recorded in parts of Chicago.

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Why it matters

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The severe weather event caused widespread power outages affecting Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia. The outages impacted over one million homes and businesses across the affected states.

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Who's involved

  • IllinoisState affected by the derecho and experiencing power outages
  • IndianaState impacted by the derecho and widespread power outages
  • ChicagoCity that experienced hurricane-force wind gusts during the storm

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • CenterPoint EnergySpeculative

    The company could face increased costs and operational strain due to widespread power outages in the region.

  • Duke EnergySpeculative

    The company could face increased costs and operational strain due to widespread power outages in the region.

Possible ripples

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How it developed

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  1. Derecho brought wind gusts over 75 mph across the Midwest, impacting Illinois and Indiana.1 source
  2. Ongoing weather systems are moving through Central Indiana.1 source
  3. Severe weather system impacts the Great Lakes region, including Indiana.1 source
  4. Weather system moves from Wisconsin through Iowa and into Illinois and Indiana.1 source
  5. Weather risk from Illinois is moving into Central Indiana.1 source

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