2012-08-09 REPORTS: IN/IL/OH/MI

[Dan Robinson]

I had a better-than-expected chase in Indiana on Thursday 8/9, with nice storm structure followed by a lightning show in downtown Indianapolis.



More images and video here:
http://stormhighway.com/blog2012/august1012a.shtml

 

[Andy Wycislo]

Also had an unexpected chase up in Illinois. Significant damage in some areas, including a train derailed by the winds:

Full writeup here:

http://andywycislo.com/andy/Home/Entries/2012/8/13_Strong_Storms_After_a_Sucky_Summer.html