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Modern Storms Still Pack Ancient Fury

These Fierce Storms Defined Life in the Midwest

Andrew Alpin

When most people think of the American Midwest, they picture endless prairies, friendly communities, and amber waves of grain. But beneath this peaceful surface lies a region forged by some of nature’s most violent forces. The heartland has witnessed storms so fierce they changed the course of history, redefined weather forecasting, and left scars that ...