National Weather Service Confirms Tornado Touched Down In Waukegan
The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF1 tornado touched down in Waukegan Tuesday night.
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The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF1 tornado touched down in Waukegan Tuesday night.
A funnel cloud was spotted over the city near the Waukegan Airport around 7 p.m. The National Weather Service has said there is evidence a tornado likely occurred, causing a narrow path of damage for about two miles.
The National Weather Service on Tuesday was investigating a "probable" tornado in Waukegan.
Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, wind gusts, hail and even isolated tornadoes are possible.
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