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Missouri Tornado Confirmed as Storms Swept Into Illinois
The National Weather Service has confirmed a strong tornado hit the southeastern Missouri city of Fredericktown as strong storms that swept the state and moved into Illinois
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Reported Tornado Damages Truck on Central Illinois Freeway: Weather Service
A reported tornado has damaged a semi-trailer on Interstate 72 Monday afternoon in central Illinois as a line of storms rumbled across parts of the state.
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NWS: At Least 7 Tornadoes Touched Down Monday in Kane, DuPage and McHenry Counties
According to preliminary damage assessments by the National Weather Service, at least seven tornadoes touched down in areas west of the city of Chicago on Monday evening, including at least three twisters classified as EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. NWS officials say that EF-1 tornadoes touched down in McHenry, Sycamore and Burlington on Monday afternoon and into the evening…
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Residents, Videographer Capture Moment Tornado Touched Down In Sycamore
In Sycamore, several homes were damaged as a tornado touched down near Bethany Rd. and Fenstermaker Rd. Chris Hush reports.
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‘Our House Has Just Been Torn Away': 911 Calls Released After Tornadoes Devastate Suburbs
During a disaster like a tornado, each 911 call is like a piece to a puzzle. It gives authorities a bigger picture of the disaster, but to each caller, it’s an urgent cry for help. NBC 5 Investigates’ Phil Rogers reports on 911 tapes released after storms devastated the western suburbs.
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Naperville Halts Volunteer Requests to Help With Tornado Cleanup After ‘Outpouring' of Support
Less than two days after an EF-3 tornado tore through Naperville, the suburban Chicago city has received so much support that it stopped taking names of those who want to help clean up damage.
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Watch: Sky 5 Captures Devastating Tornado Aftermath
Sky 5 captures extensive damage and debris caused by the severe weather last night.
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Watch: Sky 5 Captures Major Tornado Damage From Above
NBC Sky 5 captured devastating images of the destruction left behind by a tornado that tore through several Chicago suburbs late Sunday night.
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WATCH: The Aftermath of Chicago-Area Tornado in Naperville, Woodridge and Darien
Massive storms and at least one “confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado” tore through suburban Chicago late Sunday night, causing massive damage in Naperville, Woodridge, Darien and more.
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Chicago-Area Tornado Touched Down in Naperville, Woodridge and Darien, National Weather Service Says
A National Weather Service spokesman confirmed that at least one tornado touched down in multiple Chicago suburbs late Sunday night as it moved from west to east.
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At Least 5 Injured in Naperville After Tornado Tears Through Area
Naperville residents say they had mere minutes to try to take cover before a tornado hit the Chicago suburb. At least five people were injured and massive damage was reported. NBC 5’s Lisa Chavarria reports.
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Illinois Marks 1st Tornado of 2021, With Twister Touching Down in Mason County
The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Mason County on Tuesday, making it the first tornado reported in the state of Illinois this year. According to a release, the tornado had an estimated peak wind speed of 80 miles per hour, and traveled approximately two miles on the ground before dissipating. Officials say the…
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Wednesday Forecast
NBC 5 Storm Team meteorologist Alicia Roman has the latest forecast for the Chicago area.