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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Southern and Eastern US; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. Read More >

Overview

On Friday, December 10th, 2021, a strong low pressure system tracked from Kansas City towards the Great Lakes region producing a significant severe weather event across the Midwest. Several tornadoes were confirmed across the Midwest, some of which were violent.

This page focuses on storms across central Illinois. For information on other areas, visit the following links:

Storm reports for December 10, from the Storm Prediction Center
Storm reports from across the Midwest on December 10-11. Image from the Storm Prediction Center.
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