Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 11 at 8:11PM CDT until June 11 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 11, 2026 - 6:11pm
Expires:
June 11, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 810 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Darien to near Joliet, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Joliet, Orland Park, Lockport, New Lenox, Homer Glen, Mokena,
Lemont, Burr Ridge, Willowbrook, Willow Springs, Tinley Park,
Frankfort and Frankfort Square.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for 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:
Cook, IL; DuPage, IL; Will, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov