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| Tornadoes kill three across US Midwest | Tornadoes kill three across US Midwest |
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| Tornadoes driven by warm, spring-like conditions have killed at least three people and caused extensive damage across the US Midwestern states. | |
| On Tuesday night, nearly 45 million Americans were hit by the severe weather which poured rain and hail on states between Arkansas and Ohio. | On Tuesday night, nearly 45 million Americans were hit by the severe weather which poured rain and hail on states between Arkansas and Ohio. |
| One person was killed in the city of Ottawa, Illinois, where more than 100 homes were destroyed. | One person was killed in the city of Ottawa, Illinois, where more than 100 homes were destroyed. |
| Another person was confirmed killed by a tornado in Perry County, Missouri. | Another person was confirmed killed by a tornado in Perry County, Missouri. |
| Authorities say the man died when the car he was driving was blown off the road. His passenger was not harmed. | Authorities say the man died when the car he was driving was blown off the road. His passenger was not harmed. |
| In Crossville, Illinois, a 71-year-old man was killed and his wife was injured by a suspected twister. | |
| The National Weather Service received unconfirmed reports of 22 tornadoes across five states, with many occurring after dark on Tuesday night. | The National Weather Service received unconfirmed reports of 22 tornadoes across five states, with many occurring after dark on Tuesday night. |
| A cold front is predicted to move into the area on Wednesday, shifting the storm threat to the southeastern US. | |
| In Ottawa, one man was injured and another killed when a tree branch fell on them while they were outside "performing some work task", according to Captain Dave Gualandri of the city police department. | |
| The nearby LaSalle County Nursing Home in Ottawa was also struck, causing some residents there to suffer minor injuries. | The nearby LaSalle County Nursing Home in Ottawa was also struck, causing some residents there to suffer minor injuries. |
| About 50 homes were damaged in the nearby village of Naplate, according to Fire Chief Jon Nevins. | About 50 homes were damaged in the nearby village of Naplate, according to Fire Chief Jon Nevins. |
| More than 100,000 people awoke without power on Wednesday, as emergency crews struggled to repair downed power lines under the threat of more storms. | |
| Near the small town of Perryville, Missouri, about 10 homes were heavily damaged by the high winds, which also tossed cars and trucks off Interstate 55. | Near the small town of Perryville, Missouri, about 10 homes were heavily damaged by the high winds, which also tossed cars and trucks off Interstate 55. |
| The highway has been closed due to storm damage. | The highway has been closed due to storm damage. |
| Hail fell in Missouri and Wisconsin, producing 3in (7.5cm) pieces in some places. | |
| In White County, Arkansas, 10-15 people were injured, according to the state department of emergency management. | In White County, Arkansas, 10-15 people were injured, according to the state department of emergency management. |
| Forecaster Ariel Cohen with the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, says the weather system was being driven by sunshine warming the air in the region, and roiling the atmosphere. |