Severe weather sweeps Midwest states, apparent tornadoes across Indiana, Ohio leave at least 2 dead

Authorities in Ohio said severe weather in the state on Thursday turned deadly, with at least two people confirmed dead in the Buckeye State as of Friday morning.

Logan County Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy Joe Kopus confirmed the deaths to The Associated Press, saying the fatal storm left heavy property damage in Bellefontaine, Lakeview, Midway, Orchard Island and Russel’s Point. Witness accounts of at least five tornadoes were reported in Northern Ohio, FOX Weather reported.

According to Sheri Timmers, a spokesperson for Logan County, the suspected tornado left multiple buildings in the Indian Lake area damaged and multiple residents are believed to have suffered various injuries.

"As far as we know, we have lots of injuries. We don’t know the extent of the injuries," Timmers said. "An RV park was impacted."

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Nearly 20,000 electrical outages were reported across Ohio, according to PowerOutage.us.

In Huron County, emergency management officials warned of a "confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado" near Plymouth.

As the suspected tornado ripped through Ohio, another suspected twister touched down about 75 miles to the west in Winchester, Indiana, a town of 4,700 people located nearly 70 miles northeast of Indianapolis.

The Indiana State Police said Friday that there are "many significant injuries."

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"There have been many, many significant injuries, but I don’t know the number. I don’t know where they are. I don’t know what those injuries are," Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter told a group of reporters just after midnight. "There’s a lot that we don’t know yet."

The storm damaged a Walmart store and a Taco Bell in Winchester, Randolph County Sheriff Art Moystner told FOX59/CBS4.

"I’m shaken; it’s overwhelming," Winchester Mayor Bob McCoy said in a statement to The AP. "I heard what sounded like a train and then I started hearing sirens. I’ve never heard that sound before; I don’t want to hear it again."

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To the west of Winchester, in Delaware County, emergency management officials said about half of the structures in the small town of Selma were damaged by a possible tornado.

"We are relieved to report that only minor injuries have been reported thus far, with one individual transported to the hospital for treatment," the Delaware County Emergency Management Agency said in a news release.

Storms also damaged homes and trailers in Hanover and Lamb.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

How to make tanghulu: Expert offers tips on making the viral candied fruit

The candied fruit snack called tanghulu has become a sugary treat that many people have grown interested in trying. 

Tanghulu has a long history but has recently seen a significant boost in popularity with people trying the treat in social media videos.

The candied fruit is aesthetically pleasing, traditionally served on a skewer with a shine from the sugary coat around it.

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Many also enjoy that satisfying crunch heard from taking a bite of the fruit.

Do you want to try tanghulu? 

Here are expert tips on creating the sweet treat.

"Tanghulu is a fruit confection popularized in the Southern Song Dynasty," Ivy Chen, chef and owner of Tang Hulu in New York City, told Fox News Digital.

"It’s made by coating skewered fruits like hawthorns or strawberries in a layer of maltose caramel," she also said.

Chen highlighted the presentation of tanghulu and its crunchy texture as facets that make the dessert stand out among others. 

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"The contrast in texture and visually appealing presentation, coupled with the sweet and crunchy coating, and the natural juiciness of fruits inside makes tanghulu so unique and special," said Chen.  

The flavor profile you get from a bite of tanghulu will vary slightly depending on the kind of fruit you use to make it. 

Strawberries and hawthorn are common fruits to use, but there are plenty of other options to experiment with, like clementines or grapes.

"The taste of tanghulu is a delightful combination of sweet and tangy with a crunchy texture from hardened caramel coating," Chen said. 

"Depending on the fruits used, [it] can range from mildly sweet to intensely flavorful."

The process of making tanghulu is similar to making chocolate-covered strawberries, noted Chen. 

"The process involves repeatedly dipping the fruit skewers into hot sugar syrup almost like making chocolate-covered strawberries," Chen said.

"The key is actually cooking the sugar to a hard crack stage."

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If you want to try to make tanghulu at home, Chen highlighted tips that can help you create the candied dessert with ease. 

When choosing the fruit to use for tanghulu, you should "select less ripe fruits to balance the sweetness from the sugar with the natural acidity of the fruit," Chen said. 

Before you start heating up your sugar, make sure you have all your fruit prepped on the skewers and ready to go. Chen also said that having ice and burn gel nearby is not a bad idea in the event of any unfortunate sugar burns.

As far as fruit prep goes, Chen said to opt for room temperature fruit if you want a thinner sugar shell and chilled fruits if you prefer a thicker shell. You'll also want to make sure your fruit is nice and dry before dipping in order to achieve that satisfying crunchy shell.

Also, make sure that your working environment is oil-free, Chen noted, as oil can lead to sugar recrystallization.

"When the temperature reaches 340 degrees Fahrenheit, swirl the pot a few times and retest to ensure the sugar is evenly heated," Chen said. "Then recheck the temperature to ensure it's cooked to the desired level."

"Avoid excessive stirring, as it can also cause recrystallization," she continued.

If your tanghulu doesn't come out perfect the first time, don't give up. 

Sometimes there can be a learning curve to overcome when putting together the dessert, but with practice, you'll be enjoying the sugary fruit in no time.

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