Numerous tornadoes were observed across the Chicago region during a period of severe weather on Tuesday evening, accompanied by golf ball-sized hail in various localities.
As per observations made by trained weather spotters, at least four instances of tornado touchdowns were documented within the Chicago vicinity, encompassing areas of western and northern Illinois on Tuesday evening.
An additional tornado occurrence was reported in far western Illinois, as indicated by sources such as the University of Michigan and the National Weather Service.
In the forthcoming days, survey teams will assess whether there were further instances of tornado touchdowns associated with the storm event.
Sugar Grove Hit by Tornado: Damage Caused
As per official accounts, one of the tornadoes touched down in the vicinity of Sugar Grove, situated in southern Kane County.
This tornado is suspected to have inflicted damage at Waubonsee Community College, where reports indicate harm to trees, power poles, and fences in the vicinity.
Sugar Grove additionally experienced strong straight-line winds, with a recorded gust reaching 63 miles per hour according to data from a private weather station.
Another tornado touchdown was reported in Big Rock, a community located in Kane County near Hinckley, according to officials.
This tornado potentially caused damage at a construction site near a Jewel-Osco store in suburban Batavia.
Further reports indicated a tornado touchdown near Inverness and Schaumburg in Cook County, with additional wind damage reported near Palatine.
A gust of 82 miles per hour was recorded by a private weather station in that vicinity, as confirmed by a trained weather spotter.
Lastly, officials reported another tornado touchdown near Waterman in DeKalb County.
Sizable Hail in Region Alongside Tornadoes
In addition to the tornado activity, reports also indicated the presence of sizable hail in the region. Trained weather spotters documented golf ball-sized hail in Darien, situated in DuPage County, and in Romeoville, located in Will County.
Officials also confirmed reports of golf ball-sized hail near Sublette.
Furthermore, ping pong ball-sized hail was observed near Plainfield, as reported by trained weather spotters.
There have been no immediate reports of injuries resulting from any of the storms.
As these storm systems progress, a significant temperature drop is anticipated. A cold front trailing the storms is projected to cause temperatures to plummet by nearly 50 degrees in certain areas, with wind chills forecasted to reach single-digit temperatures by Wednesday morning.
Additionally, this cold front may bring snowfall to the region, with forecast models suggesting the possibility of up to an inch of accumulation in certain areas.