US: Tornado Warnings Issued Across Central Illinois as Cold Front Brings Damaging Winds

The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and watches across much of central Illinois on Sunday, December 28, as a powerful cold front moved through the state, bringing threats of damaging winds and tornadoes. A confirmed tornado was reported in Long Creek, near Decatur, where flying debris caused damage to roofs, windows, and trees.

US: Tornadoes Spotted in Wisconsin Amid Severe Storms

Severe storms hit parts of the Great Lakes on Wednesday, July 16, spawning several tornadoes in southwestern Wisconsin near Dodgeville and Sauk City. Some twisters damaged buildings, but no injuries were confirmed. A tornado watch was issued for southern Wisconsin, while northern Illinois faced a severe thunderstorm watch.

US: Tornado-Spawning Storms Rip Through Illinois 2

Strong storms swept through Illinois on Wednesday, June 18, causing significant damage in Jacksonville, where at least one tornado was confirmed.

US: Tornado-Spawning Storms Rip Through Illinois

Strong storms swept through Illinois on Wednesday, June 18, causing significant damage in Jacksonville, where at least one tornado was confirmed.

US: Large Tornado Touches Down Near Athens, Alabama

A tornado was spotted near Athens, northern Alabama, on Tuesday, May 20. At least 13 tornadoes were reported across Alabama, Illinois, Tennessee, and Arkansas that day.

US: Tornado-Warned Storm Brings Intense Hail to Chicago Area

A severe thunderstorm with tornado threats swept through Chicago area on Thursday, May 15, bringing powerful winds, heavy rains, and intense hail.

US: Powerful Storms Sweep Through Illinois, Multiple Tornadoes Confirmed

A powerful storm system moved through the Midwest on Wednesday, March 19, prompting tornado warnings and watches in several areas of Illinois. The National Weather Service later confirmed that eight tornadoes touched down in the greater Chicago area during the storms. This video shows a rotating cloud formation, spotted in New Lenox, central Will County, with sirens sounded in the background.

US: Powerful Storms Sweep Through Illinois, Multiple Tornadoes Confirmed 2

A powerful storm system moved through the Midwest on Wednesday, March 19, prompting tornado warnings and watches in several areas of Illinois. The National Weather Service later confirmed that eight tornadoes touched down in the greater Chicago area during the storms. This video shows a rotating cloud formation, spotted in New Lenox, central Will County, with sirens sounded in the background.

US: Tornado Warning Issued in Illinois, Rotating Clouds Spotted in Morris

A powerful storm system moved through the Midwest on Wednesday, March 19, prompting tornado warnings and watches in several areas of Illinois. This video shows a rotating cloud formation, spotted in Morris, Grundy County.

US: Gustnado Spotted in Hudson, Illinois Amid Tornado-Warned Storm

A powerful storm system moved through Midwest on Wednesday, March 19, prompting tornado warnings and watches in several areas. This video shows a gustnado, a brief, whirlwind-like phenomenon, spotted in Hudson, central Illinois.

US: Tornado-Warned Storm Moves Into Northern Illinois 2

Another tornado warning was issued for northern Illinois, including Chicago, on Monday, July 15, as severe storms with strong winds moved into the area.

US: Passengers Stranded At Chicago Midway International Airport Due To Possible Tornado

Passengers at Chicago Midway International Airport were stranded on Monday, July 15, as a possible tornado was spotted on the ground near the airport. Another tornado was reported to have touched down at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The National Weather Service confirmed as many as 10 tornadoes in the Chicago metro area.

US: Sirens Blare Through Downtown Chicago Amid Tornado-Warned Storms 2

The National Weather Service confirmed as many as 10 tornadoes in the Chicago metro area on Monday, July 15. Tornado sirens blared through the downtown area as the storms rolled in. A tornado was reported touching down in Chicago O'Hare International Airport and a separate possible one was spotted on the ground near Midway International Airport, hampering flight departures and arrivals.

US: Sirens Blare Through Downtown Chicago Amid Tornado-Warned Storms

The National Weather Service confirmed as many as 10 tornadoes in the Chicago metro area on Monday, July 15. Tornado sirens blared through the downtown area as the storms rolled in. A tornado was reported touching down in Chicago O'Hare International Airport and a separate possible one was spotted on the ground near Midway International Airport, hampering flight departures and arrivals.

US: Tornado-Warned Storm Moves Into Northern Illinois

Another tornado warning was issued for northern Illinois, including Chicago, on Monday, July 15, as severe storms with strong winds moved into the area.

US: Tornado Sirens Blare Through Downtown Chicago

The National Weather Service confirmed that three tornadoes touched down in Chicago on Sunday night, July 14. Tornado sirens blared through the downtown area after a rare tornado warning was issued.

US: Blowing Dust Moves Into Illinois

Blowing dust moved into Illinois on Tuesday, May 21. Parts of Interstate 155 were closed near Hopedale in Tazewell County due to brownout conditions. The National Weather Service issued an emergency weather alert for central state.

US: Strong Storms Hit Chicago Area Bringing Large Hail, Gusty Winds, And Flood 2

Strong storms hit Chicago area on Tuesday, May 7 bringing large hail, gusty winds, and flooding in some areas. There were possibility of tornadoes as well. The morning and afternoon commutes were also expected to be impacted.

US: Strong Storms Hit Chicago Area Bringing Large Hail, Gusty Winds, And Flood

Strong storms hit Chicago area on Tuesday, May 7 bringing large hail, gusty winds, and flooding in some areas. There were possibility of tornadoes as well. The morning and afternoon commutes were also expected to be impacted.

US: Tornado-Warned Supercell Cloud Rolls Into Western Illinois

A tornado-warned supercell cloud rolled into western Illinois on Tuesday, April 16. The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for the region.

US: Tornado-Warned Storm With Intense Hail Hits St. Louis 4

A tornado-warned storm hit St. Louis, Missouri, on Monday, April 1. The National Weather Service issued tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings for the area. This video shows what appears to be a funnel cloud rotation spotted in Granite City, Illinois.

US: Ominous Mothership Storm Cell Over Illinois During Severe Weather

A massive and ominous mothership storm cell cloud hovered over central Illinois as severe weather gripped the region on Sunday evening, March 31. Severe thunderstorm warnings with large hail forecast were issued for the region through late night Sunday.

US: Multiple Tornadoes Hit Chicago Area As Cold Front Rolls Through Illinois 2

A powerful mix of rain, hail, and tornadoes hit the Chicago area as severe storms due to a cold front pummeled Illinois on Tuesday, February 27. Multiple tornadoes were reported amid tornado warnings with severe thunderstorm watches popping up one after the other as the weather system moved eastward. This footage taken Aurora, Illinois show a suspected tornado.

US: Large Hail Hits Chicago Metro Area Amid Tornado-Warned Storms

A powerful mix of rain, hail, and tornadoes hit the Chicago area as severe storms due to a cold front pummeled Illinois on Tuesday, February 27. Multiple tornadoes were reported amid tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm watches popping up one after the other as the weather system moved eastward. This video shows large hail falling in Darien, a southwestern suburb of Chicago.

US: Multiple Tornadoes Hit Chicago Area As Cold Front Rolls Through Illinois

A powerful mix of rain, hail, and tornadoes hit the Chicago area as severe storms due to a cold front pummeled Illinois on Tuesday, February 27. Multiple tornadoes were reported amid tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm watches popping up one after the other as the weather system moved eastward. This footage taken near Amboy show a suspected tornado.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Heavy Rain, Lightning And Hail To Chicago Metropolitan Area 2

A severe thunderstorm moved through parts of the Midwest on Thursday, February 8, bringing tornado threats, heavy rain, lightning, and hail. Tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Wisconsin and thousands of homes were left without power. This video shows the heavy rain hitting Chicago.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Moves Through Midwest, Bringing Intense Lightning, Hail To Wisconsin 2

A severe thunderstorm moved through parts of the Midwest on Thursday, February 8, bringing tornado threats, intense lightning, and hail. Tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Wisconsin, and thousands of homes were left without power. This video shows lightning illuminating storm clouds in New Berlin, southeastern Wisconsin.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Lightning And Hail To Chicago Metropolitan Area

A severe thunderstorm moved through parts of the Midwest on Thursday, February 8, bringing tornado threats, intense lightning, and hail. Tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Wisconsin and thousands of homes were left without power. This video shows hail hitting the Chicago metropolitan area.

US: Tornado Touches Down Near Henry, Illinois

A severe thunderstorm moved through parts of the Midwest on Thursday, February 8, bringing tornado threats, intense lightning, and hail. The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes in Marshall and Putnam counties, Illinois. This video shows a visible cloud rotation seemingly touching the ground briefly and dissipating near Henry, Illinois.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Moves Through Midwest, Bringing Intense Hail To Wisconsin

A severe thunderstorm moved through parts of the Midwest on Thursday, February 8, bringing tornado threats, intense lightning, and hail. Tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Wisconsin and thousands of homes were left without power. This video shows heavy hail in Oconomowoc, southeastern Wisconsin.

Death toll rises to 29 as severe weather continues in U.S.

STORY: Death toll rises to 29 as severe weather continues in U.S. DATELINE: April 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: ECOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people busy cleaning up 2. various of damaged house in Little Rock by a deadly tornado STORYLINE: The death toll has risen to 29 after tornadoes and storms touched down in multiple midwestern and southern U.S. states since Friday, authorities said Sunday. In Tennessee, at least 12 people died, including nine in McNairy County where more than 70 buildings were destroyed by severe weather Friday into early Saturday, local officials said. Three others -- two kids and an adult -- were killed in Memphis when a tree fell on a structure. Indiana and Arkansas each reported five deaths, state officials said. At least four people were killed in Illinois, including a 50-year-old man who died on the scene when the roof of the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere collapsed on Friday night. Three others were killed following the collapse of a residential