Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 10:38AM CDT until August 11 at 11:15AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 8:38am
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
At 1037 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Oak Brook, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornadoes. One tornado may be developing over Downers Grove
with another over Glendale Heights.
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...
Chicago, Cicero, Berwyn, Oak Park, Austin, Melrose Park, Maywood,
Brookfield, Westchester, and La Grange around 1045 AM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
West Town, South Lawndale, Bridgeport, Logan Square, Humboldt Park,
Near West Side, Brighton Park, New City, East Garfield Park, Chicago
Loop, Lincoln Park, Navy Pier, Northerly Island and Near North Side.
OEMC zones...TORNADO WARNING.
1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...and 11.
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:
Cook, IL; DuPage, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov