Wisconsin's skies are brewing something intense this week. Storm warnings are buzzing, and meteorologists are keeping a watchful eye on potential tornadoes.
It was 51 Aprils ago when the worst tornado outbreak in United States history began when storms began to impact Illinois. 30 EF-4 and EF-5 twisters would eventually kill 335.
As we get closer to what is expected to be a historic storm event this Friday, this risk keeps growing for both Missouri and Illinois as forecasters now warn both states could see strong tornadoes and mammoth hail.
One of the most famous tornado videos in history comes from an elderly Illinois man and his video is known for all the wrong reasons. It's a textbook example of why you don't endanger yourself when a tornado approaches. He nearly videoed his own death as he and his home took a direct hit from the twister which did end up being tragic.
The were so many odd things about that day in 2013. First, it was a November tornado which is somewhat rare. Second, it was part of an unprecedented outbreak that caused almost unheard of amounts of damage in Illinois that totaled nearly $1 billion dollars when it finally lifted back into the clouds.