National Weather Service Estimates Central Illinois Tornado As Ef-4

WASHINGTON — The National Weather Service in Lincoln issued its preliminary categorization of the tornado that tore through central Illinois Sunday — an EF-4.A damage estimate team surveyed the Washington area before nightfall Sunday to reach that determination, examining the areas most affected by the tornado particularly the subdivision west of Washington Square.The team found damage consistent to wind speeds between 170-190 miles per hour, [...]