Indiana resident killed after tree falls on home amid severe weather identified

A person was killed when a tree fell on their house in Cedar Lake, Indiana, as powerful storms barreled through the Chicagoland area on Monday night.

Deadly derecho causes damage across the Midwest
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A deadly and destructive derecho blasted across the Midwest on Monday, packing wind gusts at over 100 mph. Several tornadoes caused damage to communities on the storm's nearly 500 mile long path. FOX 9?s meteorologist Cody Matz has more.

Damage assessment after Midwest storms, tornadoes
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Severe storms caused damage in the Midwest on Monday. At least one tornado touched down in Iowa, and travelers had to take shelter underneath a Chicago O'Hare International Airport terminal. Officials will be in Iowa on Tuesday to assess the damage.

Severe storms, tornadoes hit the Midwest
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Severe storms impacted several states in the Midwest Monday night. Iowa and Illinois are cleaning up after widespread storms, strong winds, and tornadoes caused damage in the area. Officials in Iowa say crews will assess the damage on Tuesday. FOX 9's meteorologist Cody Matz has more.

Storm sent debris flying into traffic in Iowa: Video

A storm sent debris flying into traffic in Windsor Heights, Iowa, on Monday as a tornado moved through the region. 

Debris sent flying during storm in Iowa
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Severe winds sent debris flying toward traffic in Windsor Heights, Iowa, on July 15 as a confirmed tornado moved through the region. This video, taken by Kevin Grimes via Storyful, shows the chaos.

Minnesota weather: More comfortable Tuesday with a stray shower possible

A more pleasant Tuesday is in store with less humidity and a possible stray shower, but a break from the rain is right around the corner. 

MN weather: More comfortable Tuesday ahead
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It's going to be a quiet few days, and we could soon get a stretch without rain, but isolated showers are possible on Tuesday afternoon. Overall, it's a much more pleasant day with lower humidity and highs just shy of 80 degrees.

MN weather: Pop-up storms possible Monday evening
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Some pop-up storms are possible Monday evening, though nothing severe. The heat and humidity will start to fade away this week as temperature cool down slightly. Tuesday's high temperature in the mid 70s, with the weather expected to be quiet and nice the rest of the week.

Father, daughter die at Canyonlands National Park after running out of water in 100-degree heat

The tragedy marks the latest deaths this summer at National Parks in the West, including at Grand Canyon and Death Valley national parks. A record heat wave has claimed dozens of lives in Arizona, California, Utah, and Oregon.

Minneapolis park workers strike impacting storm cleanup efforts

Thousands of people still don’t have power, with many of the outages caused by downed trees — a problem that's usually taken care of in Minneapolis by park and rec workers who remain on strike in the city.

Minnesota weather: Xcel hopes to restore power to most by Monday night

Xcel Energy says they anticipate power will be restored to most customers in Minnesota by the end of Monday night after weekend storms.

Storm damage lingers amid Minneapolis park worker strike
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Thousands of people across the metro still don't have power after storms swept through the area over the weekend. Many of the outages are caused by downed trees, a problem usually taken care of by park and rec workers, who remain on strike in Minneapolis.

Minnesota weather: Warm and muggy day, possible storms early Monday

Storms are possible Monday morning ahead of a warm and muggy day, but comfortable conditions will return later this week. 

MN weather: Possible early storms Monday
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It's a warm and muggy start to the week, with dew points in the 70s and highs in the 80s. Storms are possible on Monday and will likely arrive in the metro by mid-morning. Isolated storms may redevelop in the afternoon, but widespread rain will occur in the morning.