Gargantuan hail, destructive tornadoes: Climate change making Illinois storms more severe
- Posted on March 11, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Gargantuan hail, destructive tornadoes: Climate change making Illinois storms more severe

The National Weather Service has received at least six reports of potential record-breaking hailstones in Illinois, ranging from 4.8 to 6 inches.