Historic Weekend Tornado Outbreak in Illinois

news image
Top Stories
3 Dec 2018 6:37 PM
Saturday's tornado outbreak across Illinois is now the biggest in state history during the month of December. More than 20 tornadoes have been confirmed by local National Weather Service offices, ranging from EF-0 to EF-3 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. https://www.facebook.com/WeatherNation/videos/2209665402637165/   The tornado that devastated the town of Taylorville, IL, was an EF-3 with maximum sustained winds at 155 miles per hour. It was on the ground for almost 13 miles, and the storm was as wide as almost nine football fields at 880  yards. https://www.facebook.com/WeatherNation/videos/567323983692962/   We will continue to bring you more updates as details are finalized by the National Weather Service storm survey teams. For WeatherNation, I'm Meteorologist Meredith Garofalo
All Weather News
More
Ways To Help Texas Flood Victims

Ways To Help Texas Flood Victims

TEXAS - The death toll has risen to 104 in Te

8 Jul 2025 3:05 AM
Dangerous Heat Building Out West

Dangerous Heat Building Out West

WEST - Heat alerts have been issued across th

8 Jul 2025 3:03 AM
Hot Weather Brings a Shot at Storms Out East

Hot Weather Brings a Shot at Storms Out East

EAST - Hot temperatures continue out east as

8 Jul 2025 2:50 AM
Plains Storms Move South Through Tuesday

Plains Storms Move South Through Tuesday

Severe storms brought damaging winds and hail

8 Jul 2025 2:40 AM
Severe Storms Continue In Northern Plains This Week

Severe Storms Continue In Northern Plains This Week

A frontal boundary, trough, and an unstable a

8 Jul 2025 1:00 AM
Chantal Weakens After Making Landfall Sunday Morning

Chantal Weakens After Making Landfall Sunday Morning

Tropical Storm Chantal formed Saturday mornin

7 Jul 2025 4:50 PM
Eastern Pacific Remains Active

Eastern Pacific Remains Active

Following the prolific start to the season, t

7 Jul 2025 12:15 AM