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  "schema_version": 1,
  "slug": "tornado-chicago",
  "title": "Tornado Chicago",
  "canonical_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/signals/tornado-chicago/",
  "json_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/data/signals/tornado-chicago.json",
  "summary": "Confirmed tornadoes and strong-storm coverage in Chicago area driving spike in searches for 'tornado chicago' and preparedness information",
  "why_now": "Field confirmations of tornadoes and fresh forecasts of destructive winds were published across local outlets within the same coverage window, creating immediate urgency.",
  "evidence_summary": "Active, severe-weather events (confirmed tornadoes and forecasts of destructive winds) produce immediate local search spikes as residents seek warnings, radar, and preparedness information.",
  "caveat": "Signal Type: Local News / Civic Event",
  "collected_at": "Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:20:00 -0700",
  "signal_type": "Local News / Civic Event",
  "score": 90.0,
  "score_field": "adjusted_score",
  "state": "PUBLISH",
  "evidence": [
    "Chicago weather today: Strong storms with powerful winds forecast Tuesday after tornadoes in LaSalle County, IL | LIVE Radar - ABC7 Chicago"
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "label": "LIVE | Severe storms hit Chicagoland",
      "source": "FOX 32 Chicago",
      "url": "https://www.fox32chicago.com/live-blog/weather/live-severe-storms-hit-chicagoland"
    }
  ],
  "provenance": {
    "record_id": "202608120106_signal_Quality-3-tornado-chicago",
    "batch_id": "202608120106",
    "input_files": {
      "Quality": "202608120106_signal_Quality.txt",
      "Musk": "202608120106_signal_Musk.txt",
      "Kurzweil": "202608120101_signal_Kurzweil.txt",
      "Jobs": "202608120057_signal_Jobs.txt",
      "Buffett": "202608120055_signal_Buffett.txt",
      "Bezos": "202608120055_signal_Bezos.txt"
    }
  }
}