Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 10 at 1:28AM CDT until August 10 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 9, 2026 - 11:28pm
Expires:
August 10, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
TORLOT
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Iroquois County in east central Illinois...
* Until 215 AM CDT.
* At 127 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ashkum, or near Gilman, moving southeast at 30
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...
Watseka around 145 AM 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:
Iroquois, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov