Alarm sirens sound in Chicago: 2 destructive tornadoes hit Illinois

Overview of weather and natural events around the World. What is happening in this world: natural disasters on the planet of Earth. The latest news about weather events and disasters. Become a channel sponsor and you will get access to exclusive bonuses. More: Two powerful tornadoes hit the city of Elgin, Illinois, near Chicago. Serenas sounded in Chicago, and tornadoes themselves could be observed from O’Hare International Airport. The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado with maximum winds of 100 mph (161 km/h) touched down in Elgin during the storm while moving from the east of Route 47. The second tornado, EF-0 with maximum winds of 85 mph (137 km/h), touched down near McDonald Road and ended along Hopps Road. The storm also brought heavy and torrential rain that significantly reduced visibility. As a result of the passage of the tornado, several houses in the northwestern suburb of Elgin w