Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 9:22PM CDT until April 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 7:22pm
Expires:
April 14, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 921 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Rockford to Winnebago, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Rockford, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Rockford Airport, Cherry
Valley, Winnebago, Pecatonica, and Seward.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for north
central Illinois.
Prepare immediately for damaging winds and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.
Area Description:
Winnebago, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov