Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 9:38PM CDT until April 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 7:38pm
Expires:
April 14, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 937 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Genoa to near Davis Junction, moving east at 50
mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Huntley, Genoa, Pingree Grove, Hampshire, Kingston, Elgin,
Carpentersville, Algonquin, Gilberts, West Dundee, Sleepy Hollow,
Sycamore, Barrington Hills and East Dundee.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for north
central and northeastern Illinois.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
De Kalb, IL; Kane, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov