Rivian announced earlier this year that its new mid-size R2 electric SUV was set to go on sale this spring, but nature may have just thrown a wrench into those plans. TechCrunch first reported that Rivian’s factory in Normal, Illinois, took a direct hit from a tornado this weekend , damaging part of the facility tied to one of the company’s upcoming vehicles. Rivian confirmed to Gizmodo that a tornado struck and damaged what it calls Building 2, forcing the company to close the facility. Building 2 is where Rivian is producing its R2 vehicles. Photos uploaded to a Rivian forum appear to show part of the facility’s ceiling collapsed. The town of Normal was struck by three EF-1 tornadoes (on an EF-0 to EF-5 intensity scale) on Friday night, with peak winds reaching between 90 and 100 miles per hour. Fortunately, Rivian told Gizmodo that no one was injured and its staff is still assessing the extent of the damage. The tornado hit a newer part of the factory used for R2 logistics, like the delivery of parts.…