Illinois Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/14/2026 20:17

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 10:17PM CDT until April 14 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 14, 2026 - 8:17pm
Expires: 
April 14, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description: 
At 1017 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near South Elgin to near Maple Park, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Elgin, Bartlett, St. Charles, Campton Hills, South Elgin, West Dundee, East Dundee, Wayne, Valley View and Lily Lake.
Instruction: 
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for northeastern Illinois. Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows.
Area Description: 
Kane, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov