A tornado leveled buildings in Andover, Kansas. The storm system now moves toward Chicago with severe weather expected and tornadoes possible.
, where it could cause severe weather, said ABC7 Chicago Meteorologist Greg Dutra.
The recovery will take years, Russell said."Unfortunately, we've been through this before," he added, alluding to the devastation caused by an F-5 tornado that struck Andover on April 26, 1991. Seventeen people died in that tornado's wake. Videos and photos showed gutted homes, flipped cars and storm debris littering streets and front yards.
Russell said there were no additional reported injuries, no fatalities, and no outstanding rescues in Andover. Several tornadoes touched down Friday in Kansas, according to Gov. Laura Kelly, who declared a state of disaster emergency.
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