Servicio Meteorológico confirma cinco tornados tras derecho del 10 de agosto

Servicio Meteorológico confirma cinco tornados tras derecho del 10 de agosto

Clima Sociedad

El 12 de agosto, el Servicio Meteorológico de EE. UU. informó que al menos cinco tornados, de categoría EF-0 a EF-2, se registraron en la zona de Chicago y el noroeste de Indiana durante el derecho del 10 de agosto.

Una línea de tormentas rápida generó ráfagas de viento de hasta 100 mph y provocó la emisión de avisos de tornado en Chicago y sus suburbios. Anteriormente, el Servicio Meteorológico confirmó tres tornados EF-1 en los condados de Will y Cook, y el alcalde de Portage declaró estado de emergencia tras la interrupción de carreteras y cortes de energía.

Actores

National Weather Service Pete Sack NBC 5 Indiana State Police Sgt. Glen Fifield

Ubicaciones

Chicago, Illinois, United States Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, United States Homewood, Illinois, United States Plainfield, Illinois, United States Flossmoor, Illinois, United States Orland Park, Illinois, United States Romeoville, Illinois, United States Tinley Park, Illinois, United States Portage, Indiana, United States Valparaiso, Indiana, United States Merrillville, Indiana, United States

Artículos

12 de agosto de 2026
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At least 5 tornadoes hit Chicago area during Tuesday’s storms
At least 5 tornadoes hit Chicago area during Tuesday’s storms

NBC 5 Chicago • 12 de ago 21:00

At least five tornadoes, ranging from EF-0 to EF-2, were confirmed by the National Weather Service after a severe derecho storm hit the Chicago region and northwest Indiana on Tuesday.

Credibilidad 73% Manip. 8% Centro
Clean up begins after at least 3 tornadoes hit south, southwest suburbs
Clean up begins after at least 3 tornadoes hit south, southwest suburbs

ABC7 Chicago • 12 de ago 10:57

At least three tornadoes passed through Chicago's south and southwest suburbs, causing tree damage, power outages and structural damage as residents begin cleanup.

Credibilidad 68% Manip. 7% Centro
11 de agosto de 2026
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At least 3 tornadoes touched down during derecho Tuesday, NWS says
At least 3 tornadoes touched down during derecho Tuesday, NWS says

NBC 5 Chicago • 11 de ago 22:59

The National Weather Service verified three EF-1 tornadoes across Will and Cook counties as a derecho with wind gusts up to 100 mph struck the Chicago region on Tuesday.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 8% Centro
‘Never seen so much destruction’: Portage, Indiana, chief of police
‘Never seen so much destruction’: Portage, Indiana, chief of police

NBC 5 Chicago • 11 de ago 21:00

A storm system that swept through northwest Indiana left dozens of roads impassable, widespread power outages and school closures, prompting the mayor to issue an emergency proclamation.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 8% Centro
‘Destructive’ storms pummeled Chicago area, brought 100 mph winds
‘Destructive’ storms pummeled Chicago area, brought 100 mph winds

NBC 5 Chicago • 11 de ago 17:18

A fast-moving squall line produced wind gusts up to 100 mph, possible tornadoes and widespread damage across Chicago and surrounding suburbs on Tuesday.

Credibilidad 82% Manip. 7% Centro

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