"Supercells are the rarest form of thunderstorms. They are known to be particularly devastating for their prolonged durations and their high propensity to produce severe weather, including damaging winds, very large hail, and sometimes weak to violent tornadoes, according to the NWS."
"In Indiana, local officials said an elderly couple had been killed when a tornado hit their home in the town of Lake Village. Several residents in the wider Newton County were rescued by emergency responders, as the storm knocked down at least 70 utility poles and left some roads impassable."
"About 40km (25 miles) east of Lake Village, another tornado touched down in Kankakee County, Illinois, late Tuesday. Officials said the tornado caused extensive damage as it travelled across the suburb of Aroma Park. At least nine people were injured, but no deaths were reported, according to local officials."
Supercell thunderstorms swept across northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana on Wednesday, producing at least four tornadoes. Supercells are rare thunderstorm formations known for prolonged durations and severe weather production, including damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes. In Lake Village, Indiana, an elderly couple was killed when a tornado destroyed their home. Emergency responders rescued several residents as the storm knocked down at least 70 utility poles and made roads impassable. Another tornado struck Kankakee County, Illinois, causing extensive damage in Aroma Park with nine injuries reported. Parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio remained under tornado watch.
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