Video: EF1 Tornado Confirmed in LaSalle County, Illinois as More Storms Threaten Chicago Area

The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF1 tornado touched down in LaSalle County, Illinois, as the Chicago region faces the possibility of additional severe thunderstorms.

The confirmation comes after a powerful round of storms moved through northern Illinois and northwest Indiana, producing tornadoes, damaging winds, heavy rainfall and widespread power outages.

Forecasters warn that additional storms remain possible, with torrential rainfall capable of producing flash flooding in some locations.

Residents are being urged to monitor weather warnings closely as unsettled conditions continue across the region.

This appeared in the latest Chicago coverage within the past few minutes, so it is much fresher than most of the stories currently circulating.