Emergency

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A massive tornado with 170 mph winds causing destruction in a suburban area near Chicago during a severe thunderstorm at dusk.

Confirmed Tornadoes Hit Chicago Area Amid Powerful Storms

At 5:50 p.m. on Thursday, a tornado with 170 mph winds ripped through Streator, Illinois. This was just the beginning. The evening saw at least 10 confirmed tornadoes across Illinois, Indiana, and Wis

Hannah Pierce·June 12, 2026

The Pacifica Municipal Pier cordoned off with yellow caution tape due to severe structural cracks and damage, with waves crashing below.

Community

Pacifica Declares Emergency Over Severe City Pier Damage

Just months after a previous closure for repairs, the Pacifica Municipal Pier was taped off indefinitely on Thursday, June 4, 2026, after city crews discovered massive cracks threatening its structura

Derek Molina·June 6, 2026

An EF1 tornado touching down in Delco, North Carolina on a Saturday, with dark clouds and wind damage visible.

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EF1 tornado touches down in Delco, North Carolina Saturday

The Franklin-to-Monticello tornado in Mississippi reached a staggering width of 2,050 yards and injured 12 people, far exceeding the scale of initial EF1 reports.

Derek Molina·May 11, 2026