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Moderate Risk Today: Illinois & Indiana Severe Weather Setup — June 17, 2026

PUBLISHED JUNE 17, 2026

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Published 2026-06-17. SPC has issued a Moderate Risk for parts of Illinois and Indiana today, with a serious severe weather setup expected into tonight. Several intense tornadoes, damaging wind gusts over 75 mph, and wind-driven large hail are possible. The setup was already active before sunrise, including significant wind reports out of Iowa. This archived recording reflects reporting at publication; conditions may have changed.

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