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Tornadoes, thunderstorms and sweltering heat hit American communities

Nearly 80 million people in the U.S. are still facing the threat of powerful storms, and about the same number are sweltering in brutal heat. Lana Zak reports from the hard-hit town of Streator in central Illinois, and Eric Fisher has the forecast.

Published June 12, 2026, 11:35 PM
Updated June 12, 2026, 11:55 PM4.5K
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Tornadoes, thunderstorms and sweltering heat hit American communities

Nearly 80 million people in the U.S. are still facing the threat of powerful storms, and about the same number are sweltering in brutal heat. Lana Zak reports from the hard-hit town of Streator in central Illinois, and Eric Fisher has the forecast.

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