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Severe thunderstorms across the Midwest on Friday and Saturday have left about 63,500 people without power in southern Illinois. Strong winds that reached up to 100 mph toppled hundreds of utility poles and downed electric wires in Carbondale, Marion and surrounding areas about 300 miles southwest of Chicago.

In addition to it being a shitty day weatherwise, we are also under a tornado watch until 2pm. Be prepared to take cover. Or not...