Illinois shattered its annual tornado record by July, while traditional Tornado Alley states see below-average weather.

A tornado carved a path of destruction through parts of Menasha and Appleton, Wisconsin, with little advanced warning on Monday afternoon, damaging homes, uprooting trees and knocking out power to thousands.

First responders searched homes and buildings on Tuesday for possible victims of a powerful tornado that ravaged several northeastern Wisconsin communities.

Illinois has already seen more tornado reports than it has in any year since records began, while "tornado alley" states like Texas are lagging behind this year in the annual tornado tally.

Clean-up efforts continue in Menasha, Fox Crossing, Neenah, Appleton and Grand Chute following the July 27 tornado. Here are today's live updates.

Rain and heat are in the forecast for the Fox Cities July 31 as clean-up of the Appleton-Menasha tornado continues. Here are today's live updates.

While the July 27 tornado was on the ground for just 26 minutes, the road to recovery will be long. But Fox Cities residents need not walk it alone.

The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Pickens County during Tuesday night's storms.

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Madison County on July 28. Winds from the tornado peaked at an estimated 80 mph, causing damage to trees in the area. The tornado's path traveled southeast from Rock Branch Road to Cutshall Town Road.

Parts of Indianapolis and Beech Grove were under a tornado warning until 6 p.m. Saturday evening, as storms roll through the area. In Indianapolis, people were alerted via a phone alert around 5:23 p.