weather
Powerful storms in US midwest leave three dead and 800,000 without power
Winds of more than 80mph, severe flooding and tornadoes swept through Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Kentucky
TL;DR
- Three people died in Indiana and Ohio due to the severe storms.
- Over 800,000 electricity customers in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky lost power.
- Wind gusts reached up to 99mph, causing trees and power lines to fall.
- Severe flooding is expected to persist in Ohio through Friday.
- In Indiana, downed trees hampered emergency response efforts.
- 16 inmates in Ohio were hospitalized after a lightning strike.
- Some areas may face power outages for several days.