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A powerful storm that swept through Michiana on Sunday left widespread damage, and the National Weather Service has confirmed at least one tornado.

As the effects of a powerful storm that struck Michiana continue to unfold, local communities are working tirelessly to restore normalcy in the aftermath of the high winds and widespread damage.

Several cities in the northern fourth of the state — like Fort Wayne, South Bend and Gary — could see maximum wind speeds of up to 40 to 70 miles per hour as a result of these storms where they hadn’t before. NOAA classifies winds above 50 mph as “damaging.”