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Midwest Tornadoes Claim Three Lives, Leave Thousands Powerless

3/14/2026

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Severe storms and tornadoes have caused significant destruction across the Midwest, with at least three fatalities.
An elderly couple, Edward and Arlene Kozlowski, died in Lake Village, Indiana.
Emergency responders conducted rescue operations as more than 140,000 customers lost power after more than 30 tornadoes and a 6-inch hailstone.
Tornado watches remain in effect across several states as Governor J. B. Pritzker (D-Ill.) pledges support for those affected.

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Story summary

Severe storms and tornadoes have caused significant destruction across the Midwest, with at least three fatalities.
An elderly couple, Edward and Arlene Kozlowski, died in Lake Village, Indiana.
Emergency responders conducted rescue operations as more than 140,000 customers lost power after more than 30 tornadoes and a 6-inch hailstone.
Tornado watches remain in effect across several states as Governor J. B. Pritzker (D-Ill.) pledges support for those affected.