Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 9 at 11:22PM CDT until August 9 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 9, 2026 - 9:22pm
Expires:
August 9, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
TORLOT
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central La Salle County in north central Illinois...
* Until 1145 PM CDT.
* At 1121 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Grand Ridge, or near Streator, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Grand Ridge around 1125 PM CDT.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
La Salle, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov