About this recording
Published 2026-03-13. One storm produced everything. On March 10, 2026, a powerful supercell thunderstorm developed near Kankakee, Illinois and quickly intensified. The Storm Prediction Center had already placed the region in a Moderate Risk for severe weather, signaling a rare setup capable of producing strong tornadoes and giant hail. That storm delivered. This archived recording reflects reporting at publication; conditions may have changed.
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