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What is the US Midwest?
The US Midwest is a large region in the central United States, known for its vast plains, agriculture, and major industrial cities. States like Indiana, which was badly hit in the story, are part of this area. It often experiences extreme weather, from winter blizzards to summer thunderstorms and tornadoes, making it particularly susceptible to the kind of severe storms mentioned.
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Severe storms cut power to 540,000 US midwest homesThis explainer came from a news story
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