Severe storms and tornadoes swept through the US Midwest, with reports of multiple tornado sightings in Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. The storms brought lightning strikes, including the iconic Willis Tower in Chicago. At least 11 tornadoes touched down in the Chicago region, with confirmed tornadoes in Grand Blanc, Michigan, and Gary, Indiana. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-2 tornado in Grand Blanc, the second observed tornado in February in Southeast Michigan.
IT’S ELECTRIC: Dramatic video captures the moment lightning strike lights up the sky in a Chicago suburb. https://t.co/ccWEcnnpv1
Storms and tornado sightings across US Midwest https://t.co/yNZUFCJluW
At least nine tornadoes were reported across Illinois, Michigan and Ohio as a storm barreled through the Midwest overnight. https://t.co/1eWQCirHY4
At least 11 tornadoes touched down in the Chicago region Tuesday night, the National Weather Service reported. https://t.co/n6sla0clDG
Nature's fireworks put on quite a show last night in the Chicagoland region! The iconic Willis Tower also joined in on the excitement, being struck by lightning!⚡️ #ILwx https://t.co/Bv4h6Pxq8H
Timelapse of lightning over the Chicago skyline last night ⚡️ https://t.co/Hkp3H1yWYP
EF-2 tornado confirmed in Grand Blanc last night. Only the second time a tornado has been observed in February over Southeast Michigan. The previous one occurred Feb 28th 1974 in southwest Wayne county. https://t.co/gWRzxPjeYe
Severe thunderstorms in Chicago and surrounding areas saw the city’s skyline filled with lightning. https://t.co/Rd3qYG4Syt https://t.co/AHHUGgRcyg
Multiple tornadoes touched down across the Midwest last night as powerful storms tore through the region. @ReedTimmerUSA https://t.co/WC1ChvmjyZ
WOW! 👀 Some nasty storms rolled into northern Illinois last night with tons of lightning #ILwx https://t.co/jOZXu7zQ3c
WHOA 😳! A large tornado moved through Gary, Indiana, Tuesday night as severe storms pushed through the Midwest. #inwx https://t.co/zZHsCSkB4i
Severe and dangerous storms brought tornadoes and hail to Chicago area Tuesday evening and knocked down trees and light poles as a cold front moved in. https://t.co/Mpz7oCix79
This is a large and dangerous #tornado over Grand Blanc headed for Goodrich. It is likely doing significant damage. #MIwx https://t.co/7f6lUGtKra
We have a #tornado on the ground doing damage in Grand Blanc. Wake up anyone you know in southern Genesee County as they need to get in shelter! #MIwx https://t.co/PDhI2qrdw0
This area of strong rotation has developed over Grand Blanc, south of Flint. Wake up anyone you may know in the area! A #tornado could touch down at any time along this line. #MIwx https://t.co/KZ4VZrw0cv
Before tonight, there were only 5 known tornadoes in Michigan in February. 4 of them happened in SW Michigan on February 28, 2017 (all EF-1). The other was an EF-2 southwest of Detroit on February 28, 1974. #MIwx #tornado https://t.co/eAE0VFd8MJ
Confirmed tornado in Southern Michigan right now. 12:45 am ET #miwx https://t.co/1FUqQNJxMm
There’s a confirmed #tornado on the ground west of Springport. Alert anyone who you may know in that area and wake them up. This is doing damage. #MIwx https://t.co/L13eyVPXoc
Based on the current movement, areas south of Kalamazoo are in line for the current #tornado-warned storm (times are CST so add one hour). Make sure your phones are on if going to bed! #MIwx https://t.co/u7CxRR0BA1