00:00A massive June storm system has torn across the Midwest, bringing destructive tornadoes,
00:05giant hail, and damaging winds. One of the worst-hit areas was Effingham County, Illinois,
00:11where a powerful tornado traveled more than 20 miles. Officials say homes, farms, and businesses
00:17were badly damaged, with some structures collapsing. First responders received 14 emergency calls
00:23linked to serious storm destruction. Footage showed debris thrown high into the air,
00:28and one home swept completely off its foundation. In Blue Mound, Illinois, drone video showed an
00:35elementary school with part of its roof ripped away. Indiana also saw major damage, including a
00:41roof collapse in Steinsville, where rescue crews responded. Tornadoes were also reported in Iowa,
00:47Kentucky, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The storms brought hail larger than baseballs and wind gusts near 80
00:54miles per hour. In Iowa, one gust reached 94 miles per hour. More than 82,000 customers lost power
01:01across the affected states. Officials are warning people to stay away from damaged areas as crews
01:07as soon as possible. They used clear debris, downed power lines, and blocked roads.
01:07You can use clear debris, downed power lines, and blocked roads.
01:10Of course, a million people have seen the city streets have seen the city streets so they
01:10could get really better at the city streets.
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