Video from near Long Creek, SE of Decatur, IL shows tornado damage from a brief, weak twister. Debris on the ground, damaged structures, and downed branches are visible. No reports of injuries yet—exercise caution in the area and avoid downed power lines. Stay with official updates for warnings and road conditions. 📹🌪️⚠️ Mount Zion, Illinois & Long Creek, Illinois. Tornado damage. Search & rescue underway. Contact [email protected] for licensing. #DecaturIL #Tornado #ILwx #StormDamage #T

Tragic tornado damage reported SE of Decatur, IL near Long Creek. Homes damaged, trees felled, fences destroyed, and animals missing as the tornado tore through a subdivision on the far SE side of Decatur. Emergency crews are responding; expect road closures and power outages. Stay clear of the area, avoid downed lines, and follow official updates for safety and shelter instructions. 📹🌪️⚠️ Mount Zion, Illinois & Long Creek, Illinois. Tornado damage. Search & rescue underway. Contact Curtislerg

Stephen Decatur Jr. was born in Maryland on January 5, 1779, and became one of America's most celebrated naval heroes. He joined the U.S. Navy at age 19 in 1798 and was promoted to captain at 25, making him the youngest person ever to reach that rank in Navy history. Decatur gained international fame in February 1804 when he led a daring nighttime raid into Tripoli harbor, where he and 75 sailors destroyed the captured USS Philadelphia by setting it ablaze. British Admiral Horatio Nelson praised