By Jordan Root – AccuWeather

Severe thunderstorms will erupt across the Midwestern U.S. on Tuesday and may threaten outdoor activities into late this week.

The ingredients are coming together for a round of potent storms on Tuesday across parts of the region, including in Chicago and Indianapolis.

A storm system tracking across the Plains will trigger the severe storms, AccuWeather Meteorologist Becky Elliot said.

Continue reading at AccuWeather: Damaging Winds, Downpours to Target Chicago, Indianapolis Tuesday

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