Seven Tornadoes Confirmed in Illinois Amid Severe Storms
• The National Weather Service confirmed seven tornadoes touched down in Illinois during Friday's severe storms.
• An EF-2 tornado struck Lena, Illinois, with peak winds of 130 mph, causing significant damage.
• Additional EF-1 tornadoes were confirmed in Buckley, Gibson City, Harrison, and Roscoe, with wind speeds ranging from 86 to 110 mph.
NWS confirms seven tornadoes in Illinois
The National Weather Service (NWS) has verified that seven tornadoes made landfall in Illinois amidst the severe storms that swept across the state on Friday. These tornadoes affected numerous counties, and the NWS is still surveying the area to determine if there were any additional touchdowns.
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