Severe Weather NewsLatest News On Severe Weather EF-2 tornado struck Lena, Illinois with peak winds around 130 mph, NWS confirms31 minutes ago Midwest, Great Lakes brace for more severe storms after night of tornadoes13 hours ago Live Updates: Hail, downpours and even tornadoes possible in Chicago area4/17/2026 7:52 PM Typhoon Sinlaku latest: Coast Guard searching Pacific Ocean for 6 people after losing contact with boat4/17/2026 7:13 PM Tornado reported in Lena, Illinois, west of Rockford; damage reported, possibly including schools with students4/17/2026 5:06 PM Flood warning issued ahead of severe storms expected to drench Chicago area4/17/2026 4:11 PM Chicago weather: Live updates as severe storms threaten area with damaging winds, tornado risk4/17/2026 12:27 PM Freeze alerts issued in Texas as weather whiplash turns heads this weekend4/17/2026 11:54 AM Freeze alerts issued in Texas as weather whiplash turns heads this weekend4/17/2026 11:39 AM Severe storms with winds up to 90 mph in Chicago forecast Friday night; flooding, wind damage likely4/17/2026 10:40 AM