Doppler-radar confirmed tornado blasts through Chicago's south suburbs

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date Aug. 11, 2026, 1 p.m.
Last Updated Aug. 11, 2026, 1 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/doppler-radar-confirmed-tornado-blasts-through-chicago-south-suburbs/

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A tornado blasted through Chicago's south suburbs during the midday hours Tuesday. Confirmed by Doppler radar, the large tornado was believed to be an EF-2 at minimum. The tornado was also rain-wrapped, and thus could not be seen easily. South suburban communities including Flossmoor, Homewood, Th...