Illinois Becoming New Tornado Alley | Chicago News

Chicago’s still reeling from a brutal storm blast on July 16th—gusts hit 100 mph, hail fell, and rain poured down at a shocking rate. Tornadoes were spotted in the southwest suburbs, leaving over 280,000 homes without power and crushing cars at Skinner Park. As the National Weather Service surveys damage, Illinois is on pace to smash its tornado record—with experts warning this could be the year it overtakes any other state. While Chicago isn’t quite in “Tornado Alley,” shifting weather patterns fueled by warmer oceans are bringing more intense storms closer to home. And with better detection tech, we’re seeing more twisters than ever—raising alarms about a dangerous new normal. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/454456cad8625a7a