Tornadoes

3 articles

Aftermath of an EF1 tornado in Louisiana, showing damaged homes, debris, and emergency response vehicles under a cloudy sky.

Multiple EF1 Tornadoes Confirmed in Louisiana

The National Weather Service confirmed three EF1 tornadoes ripped through Southeast Louisiana, including parts of Jefferson and Orleans parishes, with peak winds reaching 95 mph, causing unexpected da

Derek Molina·June 22, 2026

Dark, stormy sky with lightning over the Chicago skyline, with damaged buildings in the foreground, symbolizing severe weather after tornadoes.

Best in City

Chicago braces for severe weather after strong tornadoes hit Illinois

Over 150,000 customers across northern and central Illinois and northwest Indiana lost power on June 11, 2026, after severe storms swept through the region.

Hannah Pierce·June 15, 2026

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

Best in City

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