Severe Storms Kill 2, Cause Widespread Damage Across Central US

Severe weather across the central U.S. this weekend resulted in at least two fatalities and extensive damage, with powerful storms stretching from Michigan to Texas. In Valparaiso, Indiana, a truck driver was killed when strong winds flipped his vehicle, while a man died in Oklahoma after a tree fell on his trailer. Over 400 tornado warnings were issued, and reports indicated destructive wind gusts of up to 96 mph and hail the size of baseballs. The National Weather Service has declared a high risk for severe weather and anticipates continued thunderstorms and flooding in the affected regions. Over 400,000 homes were left without power, particularly in Michigan, where ice and severe storms caused widespread outages. Authorities are warning residents to prepare for more dangerous conditions as the storms track eastward into the week.