Indiana, Tornado and Illinois
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A tornado outbreak pounded the Chicago area on Thursday evening, with multiple twisters reported, leaving behind an extensive trail of damage stretching from the western suburbs to northwest Indiana.
A confirmed tornado moved through Schererville, Indiana, on Thursday evening, prompting the National Weather Service to continue a Tornado Warning for northeastern Lake County., US News, Times Now
Strong storms with gusty winds and potential for flooding are moving across Indiana tonight prompting active tornado warnings.
With many still cleaning up debris and working to restore power following a night of intense winds and storms, the Chicago area is already bracing for its next battering — only this time comes with an even greater tornado risk.
Severe thunderstorms barreled through the central US again Thursday, hitting areas that had endured hurricane-force wind gusts, tornadoes and hail in recent days.
The tornado watch was in effect until 9 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Tornadoes, hail and wind gusts up to 80 mph were possible in the Chicago area and northwest Indiana.
A tornado warning was in place for Kokomo, Windfall, Greentown, Russiaville, Sharpsville, Michigantown, and Indian Heights in Indiana, as per reports.
