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  "path": "/2026/04/17/strong-tornadoes-large-hail-damaging-winds-expected-plains-great-lakes-april-17/",
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  "textContent": "A multi-phase severe weather event is expected to impact the central United States on April 17, 2026, from northern Oklahoma to Wisconsin, with an Enhanced Risk of severe storms in place. Initial supercells may produce strong tornadoes and large hail before transitioning into an organized system capable of widespread damaging winds and localized flash flooding.\n\nSource",
  "title": "Strong tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds expected from Plains to Great Lakes on April 17"
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