Multiple tornadoes hit Illinois Wednesday including those in suburbs around Chicago and close to O’Hare International Airport, damaging homes and grounded planes.
The National Weather Service confirmed on Thursday morning via Twitter that there were a number of tornadoes Wednesday night, between 5 p.m. between 5 and 7 p.m.
“Between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, multiple tornadoes tracked across Northeast Illinois, some in very close proximity to one another,” according to the National Weather Service tweet said. “These were spawned by rotating thunderstorms known as supercells.”
As per the Twitter post according to the tweet, the National Weather Service does not yet have an accurate estimation of the number of tornadoes that hit Illinois. No injuries have been reported.
“We will determine the official count along with intensity ratings following damage surveys over the coming days,” it said.
As the people come back from the storm and new information is released We are aware of about the tornadoes.
Where did the tornadoes come down?
Multiple tornadoes were observed throughout the Chicagoland region on Wednesday, including close to the towns of Elgin, Campton Hills, and Arlington Heights, according to an interactive map from the National Weather Service.
Other possible damage areas and survey areas are areas around Oswego, Huntley, Carol Stream and Hodgkins and Hodgkins, among others.
It was reported that the National Weather Service also confirmed that a tornado was spotted close to O’Hare International Airport, located less than 20 miles away from Chicago on Wednesday via Twitter.
More than 100 flights were cancelled and over 500 flights were delayed as a result of the weather, According to the Associated Press. The airports of neither O’Hare International Airport nor Chicago’s Midway International Airport reported damage due to the storm.
Cook County was also hit by a tornado on Wednesday night. The National Weather Service tweeted around 6:30 p.m. CT that there was a tornado that was confirmed in the region.
On April 1, severe storms struck parts of the Midwest and caused extensive damage to multiple states. A tornado struck near Springfield, Illinois and a storm caused the roof of a theatre to fall off at Belvedere.
The USA TODAY tornado archive has recorded 50 stories of tornadoes occurring on March 31, within the State of Illinois The most severe being the EF3 tornado.
Tornadoes affecting Illinois This year This year’s tornado strikes to the north of Springfield and causes damage to businesses and homes
What is the outlook at for the day ahead?
At the time of this writing The climate in the Chicagoland region is clear of any storms during the day However, there is a chance for thunderstorms on Thursday night, Friday, and into the weekend.
“Some storms could be strong and produce heavy rainfall and gusty winds,” the National Weather Service said in an update tweet that contained the Thursday forecast.
What should I do if there’s a severe tornado in my region?
If there’s a tornado watch in your region it means that current weather conditions could trigger an occurrence of a tornado within or around the region. It is recommended that the National Weather Service recommends having a disaster plan in place, ensuring that you have the necessary supplies in case the possibility of a tornado and being prepared to react swiftly.
If you are in the midst of an alert for a tornado and you need to take action immediately since a tornado may have been detected or identified by radar in your region. It is recommended that you National Weather Service recommends moving to an indoor room located on the lowest level of a building like a basement, and staying clear of windows.
If you’re in the vehicle, mobile home or outside during a tornado immediately relocate to the nearest substantial refuge and “protect yourself from flying debris.”