A recent series of tornadoes swept through the Chicago metropolitan area, resulting in at least eleven confirmed twisters. Fortunately, despite causing property damage like torn roofs and downed trees, including disruptions at O'Hare International Airport, no injuries were reported. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed the eleven tornadoes after surveying the damage paths, noting that investigations are ongoing. Preliminary assessments indicate that the tornadoes were relatively weak, with eight classified as EF-0 (winds 65-85 mph) and three as EF-1 (winds 86-110 mph). These twisters were generated by supercell thunderstorms, known for their rotating updrafts. While this outbreak was significant, the Chicago area has a history of tornado activity, including a record-tying event earlier this spring that saw 22 tornadoes in a single 24-hour period, matching the number from a 2014 outbreak. The NWS has been tracking tornadoes in the region since 1950.
