Severe Thunderstorm Warning Illinois | Effective 03/10/2026 16:38

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 10 at 6:38PM CDT until March 10 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
March 10, 2026 - 4:38pm
Expires: 
March 10, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 637 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Momence, moving east at 30 mph. THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR MOMENCE. HAZARD...Three inch hail. SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. Locations impacted include... Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Momence, St. Anne, Aroma Park, Hopkins Park, and Sun River Terrace.
Instruction: 
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern and east central Illinois. Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from windows.
Area Description: 
Kankakee, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov