Weather
8 Tornadoes Confirmed From Wednesday Storms; 2 In Northwest Indiana, 3 In Will County, 1 In Cook County
At least eight tornadoes hit the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana as severe storms moved through the area Wednesday evening.
Updated on: March 21, 2025
At least eight tornadoes hit the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana as severe storms moved through the area Wednesday evening, National Weather Service officials confirmed on Thursday.
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The National Weather Service said a preliminary assessment by storm survey teams determined an EF-1 tornado, with winds of 86 to 110 mph, hit Gary, Indiana, along with two EF-0 tornadoes. An EF-0 tornado, with winds of 65 to 85 mph, touched down in neighboring Highland.
Three more tornadoes touched down in Will County: an EF-0 in rural southeastern Joliet, just east of Preston Heights; an EF-0 tornado on the east side of Frankfort, and an EF-1 tornado near Steger. In Cook County, an EF-0 tornado briefly touched down near Lynwood.
