Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 10:37AM CDT until August 11 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 8:37am
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
At 1036 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Elwood, or near Wilmington, moving east at 60 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...
Wilmington and Elwood around 1040 AM CDT.
Manhattan around 1045 AM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Peotone, Monee and Beecher.
Instruction:
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
Area Description:
Kankakee, IL; Will, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov