A confirmed tornado touched down near Bartlett in Illinois on Thursday, prompting warnings for DuPage and Cook counties.
Several people shared scary videos and photos of the tornado, showing damage and debris scattered across the area.
The Palos Park Police Department and Bensenville Emergency Management Agency issued statements urging residents to seek shelter immediately and warning of the tornado's path.
The US National Weather Service Chicago Illinois issued a Tornado Warning for portions of DuPage and Cook Counties until 8:30pm, with communities in the projected path including Bartlett, Streamwood, Hanover Park, and Schaumburg.
