tornadoes

Powerful storms brought deadly tornadoes to Indiana and Illinois this week, with large hail and severe rain striking south of Chicago. Here’s what you need to know when this kind of weather hits.

The storms, including tornadoes and derecho, struck in late June and early July.

Heavy rain, frequent lightning, hail and strong winds were also reported.

At least five tornadoes have been determined in central Illinois as part of a derecho that moved through the area.

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The National Weather Service in Lincoln has confirmed at least 7 tornadoes developed in central and east central Illinois during the late afternoon hours…