At least 2 dead, hundreds of thousands without power after severe US Midwest storms
The storms brought 82 mph winds in Columbus and confirmed tornadoes south of Chicago as crews worked to restore power and clear damage.
- Severe weather swept through the U.S. Midwest, unleashing suspected tornadoes, destructive wind gusts, and torrential rain across multiple states.
- The violent storm system claimed at least two lives, including a four-year-old child in Indiana who was killed by a falling tree.
- Over 800,000 homes and businesses were left without electricity as the storms knocked down transmission lines and utility poles across Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky.
- Aviation networks faced severe disruptions, with Chicago's major airports forced to temporarily ground flights, leading to hundreds of cancellations and delays.
- Emergency crews and local authorities are actively conducting rescue operations and clearing debris, while warning residents of ongoing hazards like flash flooding and downed live wires.
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