Severe Storms Trigger Power Outages for 1 Million Across Midwest, Northeast and Ontario

The Midwest, Northeast and Ontario were hit by severe thunderstorms. Strong winds from the storms ripped through the area. The gusts knocked down power lines and other infrastructure. Utilities reported outages affecting roughly one million customers. The power cuts came as the region sweltered in an intense heat wave. Residents faced high temperatures without electricity. The outages highlighted the vulnerability of the grid to extreme weather. Restoration efforts began to bring power back to affected communities.