April 18, 2019 2:21 pm

Forecast Castback: Illinois' Largest-Ever Tornado Outbreak

April 19, 1996 was Illinois’ largest tornado outbreak ever recorded. There were 39 tornadoes across the state on that day, which was one day out of a three-day outbreak across the Midwest. Out of the 39 tornadoes, four were in the Chicagoland viewing area.  Kalee Dionne takes a look back. 

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