Tornado watch issued for parts of Midwest
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A severe weather storm system barreled through the Midwest overnight Tuesday, producing at least three tornadoes in Indiana, according to the National Weather Service. The tornadoes caused significant damage and injuries along the path through Illinois and Indiana.
Officials say several tornadoes have torn through parts of Illinois and Indiana, downing trees and power lines in an area south of Chicago and overwhelming the 911 center with emergency calls.
The National Weather Service in St. Louis was busy March 11 after storms produced four tornadoes in the Metro East. Officials surveyed damage and gave EF ratings to each tornado.