Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 08/09/2026 23:31

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued August 10 at 1:31AM CDT until August 10 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
August 9, 2026 - 11:31pm
Expires: 
August 10, 2026 - 12:00am
Description: 
TORLOT The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a * Tornado Warning for... East central Livingston County in central Illinois... North central Ford County in east central Illinois... * Until 200 AM CDT. * At 131 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado were located along a line extending from near Cullom to Saunemin, moving east 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. * These dangerous storms will be near... Cullom around 135 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: 
Ford, IL; Livingston, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov