A dangerous tornado-warned supercell erupted near Kankakee and Aroma Park, Illinois on March 10, 2026, producing a large tornado and massive hail that shattered storm chaser vehicle windows during this intense close-range intercept.
Storm Chaser Alex Bartholomew documented the storm as it rapidly intensified, dropping a tornado and unleashing giant hailstones possibly reaching 5–6 inches in diameter — among the largest hail ever reported in Illinois. The same supercell continued east toward Indiana causing significant damage.
This video captures the terrifying moment when the storm’s extreme hail core slammed into the intercept vehicle, breaking windows and forcing chasers to take cover while the tornado circulated nearby.
📍 Location: Near Kankakee / Aroma Park, Illinois
📅 Date: March 10, 2026
🌪 Storm Type: Tornadic supercell
🧊 Hail Size: Up to 5–6 inches reported
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Storm Chaser Alex Bartholomew documented the storm as it rapidly intensified, dropping a tornado and unleashing giant hailstones possibly reaching 5–6 inches in diameter — among the largest hail ever reported in Illinois. The same supercell continued east toward Indiana causing significant damage.
This video captures the terrifying moment when the storm’s extreme hail core slammed into the intercept vehicle, breaking windows and forcing chasers to take cover while the tornado circulated nearby.
📍 Location: Near Kankakee / Aroma Park, Illinois
📅 Date: March 10, 2026
🌪 Storm Type: Tornadic supercell
🧊 Hail Size: Up to 5–6 inches reported
If you enjoy raw tornado intercept footage, extreme hail, and close-range storm chasing, subscribe for more severe weather coverage.
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NOT for rebroadcast or embedding. Email us at contact@texasstormchasers.com for licensing inquiries.
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#tornado
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#kankakee
#IllinoisTornado
#extremeweather