"Severe Storms Threaten Chicago and Milwaukee: Thursday Outlook"

Tornadoes were spotted in Illinois and Wisconsin during a rare winter severe weather threat, with storm chasers capturing footage of the twisters. The region experienced springlike weather with temperatures well above average, setting the stage for severe storms. The Storm Prediction Center issued warnings for hail, gusty winds, and tornadoes, with at least two tornadoes reported. The warm and dry conditions are expected to be replaced by much cooler and wetter weather in the coming days, as cold air filters in from Canada, bringing the Midwest back to more seasonable temperatures.