Large Tornado Strikes Eastern Illinois Tuesday Night | Weather.com

Large Tornado Strikes Eastern Illinois Tuesday Night

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Updated: May 4, 2026, 10:24 pm EDTPublished: May 4, 2026, 10:24 pm EDT

A massive tornado tore through eastern Illinois on Tuesday evening, churning through Kankakee County. The storm system brought heavy rain, strong winds and DVD-sized hail, prompting multiple watches and warnings to the area.

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