| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | March 11, 2026, 9 p.m. |
| Last Updated | March 11, 2026, 9 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/national-weather-service-confirms-ef-3-level-tornado-struck-kankakee-county/3906790/ |
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A tornado of EF-3 intensity ripped through Kankakee County Tuesday evening,
marking the second tornado confirmed by the National Weather Service for the
severe storm.
NWS survey crews in the field Wednesday confirmed a tornado with peak winds near
150 mph moved through the Chicago area on the follo...