New footage shows the aftermath of a tornado that hit central Illinois, tearing the roofs off multiple homes. Updates here: http://nbcchi.com/xUcbcyo | NBC Chicago

Raw dashboard footage captured by storm chaser Connor Croff shows a rare, serpentine tornado twisting fluidly across the landscape near South Dakota. The tornado’s smooth, snake-like motion—often described as “glitchy” or CGI-like—has sparked intense debate online. Widely called one of the strangest tornadoes of the year, the clip has left many questioning just how unpredictable extreme weather is becoming. #Viral #TimesNow | TIMES NOW

Video from Wrightwood, California, showed a house partially buried after torrential rains triggered flash flooding and mudslides in Southern California. Emergency crews spent much of Thursday answering rescue calls and pulling drivers to safety from submerged vehicles, the San Bernardino County Fire Department told Reuters. https://cbsn.ws/48U5kyH | CBS News

Amazing footage captured during a massive flash flood shows an unlikely hero in action. A small puppy was stranded on a partially submerged roof as water levels continued to rise. A river otter swam through the debris-filled current to reach the pup, acting as a living raft to ferry the animal to the safety of a nearby garage. Onlookers were stunned by the otter's seemingly intentional rescue effort. This video is created with AI and the story is for your entertainment. | Vu Family