Live updates: Strong tornadoes, baseball-size hail target America's Heartland in storm outbreak
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Key Points:
- Heavy rains have caused significant river flooding in Indiana's Ohio Valley, with the East Fork White River reaching near-record levels expected to crest today before gradually receding, though minor-to-moderate flooding will continue through mid-next week.
- A severe weather outbreak fueled by record-breaking heat is impacting the Plains and Midwest, with temperatures soaring 20 to 30 degrees above normal and creating conditions favorable for supercell thunderstorms capable of producing destructive hail and tornadoes, especially in Oklahoma.
- The National Weather Service confirmed at least three tornadoes struck western Oklahoma Thursday night, causing fatalities and significant damage, including the tragic deaths of a mother and daughter in Major County, with emergency responders assessing ongoing destruction.
- Chicago's major airports have experienced over 830 flight
