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Severe weather batters US including this tornado in Illinois

Severe weather batters US including this tornado in Illinois

Summary

A tornado hit Kankakee, Illinois, which is 60 miles south of Chicago, on March 10, causing significant damage. This tornado was part of a severe weather system that affected an area from Texas to Michigan, resulting in the deaths of two people in Indiana. The storms brought rain, hail, strong winds, and tornadoes.

Key Facts

  • A tornado struck Kankakee, Illinois, on March 10.
  • Kankakee is located about 60 miles south of Chicago.
  • The storm was part of a severe weather pattern stretching from Texas to Michigan.
  • The storms resulted in two deaths in Indiana.
  • The National Weather Service reported rain, hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes.
  • Emergency crews are currently assessing the damage in Kankakee.

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