Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 12 at 8:37AM CDT until August 12 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 12, 2026 - 6:37am
Expires:
August 12, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
TORLOT
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern La Salle County in north central Illinois...
* Until 915 AM CDT.
* At 836 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near
Mendota, moving east at 50 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...
Serena around 900 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Prairie Center, Norway, Triumph, Millington, Harding, Troy Grove,
Dayton, and Wedron.
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