Terrifying video shows lightning illuminating tornado against the night sky

A confirmed tornado on Tuesday night in Wisconsin caused heavy damage to vehicles and a home. Striking near the Chippewa-Dunn County line, west of Eau Claire, at least three semi-trucks were overturned according to officials.

The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that the tornado struck near Elk Mound and Wheaton at 7:53 p.m. CDT. In response, Elk Mound High School opened its building as a shelter for any residents who needed it.

“In the morning, please remind our student drivers to drive carefully and watch for down power lines and branches on the roads,” the Elk Mound Area School District said in a Facebook post. “Please stay safe tonight and keep our Mounder families in your thoughts.”

As the sun rose Wednesday morning and shed light on the damages left behind the tornado, videos also emerged showing toppled semi-trucks, downed power lines and scattered debris. One man, Shane Solo, filmed ominous lightning flashes illuminating the tornado as it tore across the area under the cover of darkness.

“Oh my god, I am shaking right now,” Solo is heard saying in his video. “I don’t know which way to go. It’s going this way, but it looks like it’s coming at us. This is insane.”

Solo’s video depicts rain and heavy winds roaring as the tornado becomes visible in the backdrop.

Of the three semi-trailers that overturned along Wisconsin Highway 29, one driver was injured, according to reports. Another injury was reported when a mobile home in the area overturned.

According to a Tweet from the Eau Claire County Emergency Management team, Chippewa County responders were asking for the public to let crews clean debris and safely remove power lines before residents offer to volunteer.