I'm not even sure how to describe the storm we just had.
By Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (59355)
June 11, 2026 9:14pm CST
And it really isn't over with yet. Still lots of rumbling thunder and lightning, lights on lights off, internet on, internet off. Phones are working. I can't remember how long it's been that I have seen or heard wind as loud as that storm brought to us--like a bunch of freight trains! Trees down again, but they weren't all cleaned up from last night's storms. They said all day this could be a whopper, and they weren't kidding.
We were doing transfusion day...finally got out of there and made it home--the storm started maybe 5-10 minutes after we walked in the door. We made it safely home, and I am so, so thankful.
If you are west of Illinois tonight, watch out for these storms!! Seriously, they are no joke. Just be safe. We feel very blessed to be safe and our home is still OK.
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@MarieCoyle (59355)
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12 Jun
And I didn't even have to drive too fast to get here, I am so thankful we are safe, thank you.
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@rakski (156709)
• Philippines
12 Jun
@MarieCoyle
that is good to know. You are welcome
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@FourWalls (86875)
• United States
12 Jun
I’m thankful you didn’t have to cancel son’s transfusion appointment because of the weather, and I’m also thankful you made it home before it hit. Those things are scary. I’ve ridden out storms in parking garages when I didn’t think I’d make it home in time, and I’m glad I did all three times.
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@snowy22315 (209167)
• United States
12 Jun
That line is coming here today, but not sure how much wind will get out of it. I think there may only be a 30 percent chance of high winds, but time will tell. Stay safe there!
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@snowy22315 (209167)
• United States
12 Jun
@MarieCoyle Severe weather can indeed be scary.
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@MarieCoyle (59355)
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12 Jun
Those two rounds of storms, two nights in a row...honestly were horrific. It made son and I both nervous and rattled. We have been through a lot together the past two years, I thought weather couldn't shake us. But that last storm yesterday was such a whopper.
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@LadyDuck (502812)
• Italy
13 Jun
@MarieCoyle - At least we have no tornadoes and hurricanes here, at most bad thunderstorms and hail.
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@MarieCoyle (59355)
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15 Jun
@LadyDuck
It does seem that you definitely get your share of hail there, Anna.
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@MarieCoyle (59355)
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12 Jun
People here are getting a bit paranoid about storms, they kick up so fast and they have been so bad lately. Thank you, Anna.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18167)
• Torrington, Connecticut
15 Jun
Oh wow, that sounds really scary. When the wind starts sounding like freight trains and the lights keep flickering on and off, that is the kind of storm that gets your full attention in a hurry.
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@MarieCoyle (59355)
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10h
That wind was so, so loud! Scary. Yes, it got our attention, for sure.
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@MarieCoyle (59355)
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10h
I was determined to get home before that big storm hit. Thanks, Linda.
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@MarieCoyle (59355)
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13 Jun
When a person is in need of a transfusion, it’s best to basically bust your tail to get there in a timely manner. If you don’t show up, someone else is waiting, too. I am so very thankful for everyone who donates blood for others!
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@MarieCoyle (59355)
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13 Jun
It did end…a night we won’t forget for a very long time. Thanks so much.
@wolfgirl569 (135988)
• Marion, Ohio
12 Jun
Glad you got home before it started. They were not bad when they got here
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@MarieCoyle (59355)
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12 Jun
I am glad for you, that they weren't bad there. People here are going to be recovering for a long time. Thanks.
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@garymarsh6 (24066)
• United Kingdom
12 Jun
Sound horrific thank goodness you got home to safety in time!
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@MarieCoyle (59355)
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12 Jun
Our weather people say we still are not done...supposedly tomorrow evening will be round #3! Not quite as intense, but who knows at this point. Thanks so much.
