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Very Active Start to 2026 Severe Weather Season
April 17, 2026: Severe storms bring wind damage and a few tornadoes to the region

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Most of the area will warm into the 70s to near 80° today, although conditions will remain noticeably cooler closer to the lake. A few afternoon showers or storms will be possible, mainly in northwest Indiana. Better storm chances are found area-wide Thursday night and Friday.