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Powerful ‘Derecho’ Storms Tear Through Midwest

Powerful ‘Derecho’ Storms Tear Through Midwest
New York Times Wednesday 12 August 2026, 02:15 UTC By Amy Graff and Ishani Desai 1 min read
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Flooding in Muskingum County, Ohio, on Tuesday. The governor warned of risks from heavy rain in the next few days.

Flooding in Muskingum County, Ohio, on Tuesday. The governor warned of risks from heavy rain in the next few days.
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