Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 10 at 5:42PM CDT until March 10 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 10, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires:
March 10, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 541 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Herscher,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR NORTHWEST KANKAKEE COUNTY INCLUDING
UNION HILL.
HAZARD...Three inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained spotters reported 3 inch hail in Campus.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured.
Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs,
siding, and vehicles.
Locations impacted include...
Herscher, Limestone, Chebanse, Bonfield, Buckingham, Reddick, Irwin,
and Union Hill.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern
and east central Illinois.
This is a dangerous storm. Prepare immediately for large destructive
hail capable of producing significant damage. People outside should
move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows.
Area Description:
Kankakee, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov