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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

A small complex of fast-moving storms developed late in the afternoon on Thursday Feb 8th, 2024. Environmental parameters were supportive of strong storms across north-central Illinois, with a few of them developing rotation as observed by the NWS Lincoln WSR-88D doppler radar. The storms initially produced hail, with sizes ranging from peas to one inch. One storm intensified to the point of producing a tornado in northern Marshall County, around 2 miles south of Henry. The tornado moved at 45 mph to the northeast, crossing into Putnam county around 4:44 PM CST. The tornado damaged some grain bins and outbuildings along with uprooting or snapping several large trees along it's nearly 10 mile path. 
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