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Illinois Tornado Makes Rare Thanksgiving Week Appearance [VIDEO]

Nov 22, 2010 – 5:36 PM
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David Knowles

David Knowles Writer

(Nov. 22) -- Just to add one more potential travel hassle to this year's growing list, a tornado touched down in Illinois today.

The rare late November twister was spotted near the towns of Caledonia and Poplar Grove, WREX News reported where homes and power lines were damaged.

A Rockford school bus carrying children was rolled onto its side by the storm's winds, resulting in several minor injuries, WIFR reported.

A tornado watch issued by the National Weather Service remained in effect until 6 p.m. for Peoria and other parts of the state, as well as for southern Wisconsin, where higher-than-normal temperatures were set to give way to an approaching cold front.

According to the Peoria Journal Star, high temperatures reached into the lower 70s today, while highs on Tuesday were expected in the low 40s.



The following video, taken shortly after the storm hit, was posted to YouTube.



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