The National Weather Service is confirming at least six tornadoes touched down Tuesday night in central Illinois. Five of the twisters occurred in and around the city of Decatur, and the sixth touched down near Gibson City in Ford County. Scattered damage was reported from both areas. The weather service said the six confirmed tornadoes were the most produced by a January severe weather event since eight twisters were reported on Jan. 7, 1989.

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