Illinois features a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold winters. It also averages over 50 days of thunderstorms a year which is slightly above the national average. Illinois also experiences other severe weather patterns; such is the case with tornadoes. The state sees about 35 tornadoes each year and was actually hit by the deadliest tornado in United State’s history, the Tri-State Tornado, which killed over 600 people. So having an emergency plan in place is crucial for homeowners.
