US weather alert: Severe thunderstorms likely in Mississippi Valley, Great Lakes after powerful winds, tornadoes

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Powerful winds and tornadoes devastated large US areas Saturday, damaging homes and infrastructure. The National Weather Service forecasts another severe thunderstorm wave affecting the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes Saturday afternoon through night. Approximately 28 million people face risk from strong winds, hail, and flash flooding. Over 70,000 Midwest customers lost electricity; no fatalities reported.

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