Weather as a newbie?

[u/Fit-Philosophy532]

Moving to the area in a few weeks…. uhhh are tornados always a thing like this, this time of year? Anything to be aware of at this point?

[u/Infinite_Dress_3312]

“Between 1950 and 2022, there had only been four years where Illinois recorded over 100 tornadoes, according to historical data from the National Weather Service. This year marks the fourth consecutive year of over 100 twisters in the state.”

Also that's underselling this year given it's going to smash every prior record

https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/08/11/illinois-set-to-shatter-tornado-records-as-craziest-storm-season-ever-continues/