Tornado Touches Down in Illinois, Leaving Destruction in Its Wake
Golfball-Sized Hail, Lightning, and Strong Winds Ravage Chicago Area
Tornadoes Cause Significant Damage Throughout Illinois
WEB Cell phone video captured the terrifying moment a tornado touched down in Lee County near Sublette, Illinois, amid severe weather that also brought hail, lightning, and strong winds to the Chicago area on Tuesday night.
The footage shows the funnel cloud descending from the sky and touching down in a field, kicking up debris and causing widespread destruction. The tornado is believed to have caused significant damage to homes and businesses in the area, and there are reports of injuries and power outages.
The severe weather also caused damage in the Chicago area, where golfball-sized hail was reported in several suburbs. The hail caused damage to cars and homes, and there were also reports of downed trees and power lines.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for parts of Illinois, including Lee County and the Chicago area. Residents in these areas are urged to take shelter immediately and stay away from windows.
The severe weather is expected to continue overnight, and residents are advised to stay informed about the latest weather updates.
By CLAIRE SAVAGE and RICK CALLAHAN
Published 446 AM PDT July 13, 2023
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