Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 10:31PM CDT until April 17 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 8:31pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
TORLOT
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeast Will County in northeastern Illinois...
Southeastern Cook County in northeastern Illinois...
Central Lake County in northwestern Indiana...
* Until 1100 PM CDT.
* At 1031 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located
along a line extending from Steger to near St. John, moving
northeast at 55 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...
Merrillville, Chicago Heights, Schererville, Crown Point, Munster,
Steger, Dyer, St. John, Sauk Village, and Lynwood around 1035 PM
CDT.
Hammond, Gary, Hobart, Highland, and Griffith around 1040 PM CDT.
Lake Station around 1045 PM CDT.
Portage and New Chicago around 1050 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include South
Chicago Heights.
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:
Cook, IL; Will, IL; Lake, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov