Severe storms target Midwest into the mid-Atlantic
August 11, 2026Updated: August 11, 2026, 9:00 am EDTPublished: August 11, 2026, 6:57 am EDT

A threat for severe storms and heavy rain spread from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic. The main area of concern is from Iowa to Ohio and Kentucky, including the greater Chicago area. The main threat will be severe wind gusts for places like Chicago, Columbus and Cincinnati. Gusts could exceed 75 mph. Flooding is likely in parts of Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia. Here’s the latest forecast.

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