'One of the Most Beautiful Storms I've Ever Seen': Dark Clouds Hover Over Northwest Illinois

Severe storms moved across parts of northwestern Illinois on Tuesday, April 16, as weather officials warned of hail and strong winds.

Video captured by @HeidenreichJj while driving near Coleta on Tuesday shows ominous skies, lightning, and a “beautiful” storm cloud.

“Unsettled weather” could continue in the region through Thursday, with isolated storms and showers possible, according to the National Weather Service. Credit: @HeidenreichJj via Storyful

Video transcript

- Just one of the most beautiful storms I've ever seen now that I'm exiting it to the west. Absolutely gorgeous. Look at that.

Just one of the most beautiful storms I've ever seen now that I'm exiting it to the west. Absolutely gorgeous. Look at that.

Just one of the most beautiful storms I've ever seen now that I'm exiting it to the west. Absolutely gorgeous. Look at that.

Just one of the most beautiful storms I've ever seen now that I'm exiting it to the west. Absolutely gorgeous. Look at that.

Just one of the most beautiful storms I've ever seen now that I'm exiting it to the west. Absolutely gorgeous. Look at that.

Just one of the most beautiful storms I've ever seen now that I'm exiting it to the west. Absolutely gorgeous. Look at that.