Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 9 at 11:36PM CDT until August 10 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 9, 2026 - 9:36pm
Expires:
August 9, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
TORLOT
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central La Salle County in north central Illinois...
* Until midnight CDT.
* At 1136 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Streator, moving east at 20 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central La Salle County, including the following locations...
Ransom.
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