About this recording
Published 2026-06-17. Today’s severe weather setup is one of the most dangerous we’ve seen in weeks. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Moderate Risk across parts of Illinois and Indiana, warning that several intense tornadoes, damaging wind gusts over 75 mph, and large hail are all possible. Storms were already producing destructive winds before sunrise, including measured wind gusts approaching 94 mph in Iowa. This archived recording reflects reporting at publication; conditions may have changed.
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