Illinois Tornado Warning Extreme | Effective 04-14-2026 18:20

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 14 at 8:20PM CDT until April 14 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 14, 2026 - 6:20pm
Expires: 
April 14, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
TORLOT The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Central Winnebago County in north central Illinois... * Until 845 PM CDT. * At 820 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Pecatonica, or 11 miles northwest of Rockford, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near... Rockford around 825 PM CDT. Loves Park, Machesney Park, and Roscoe around 830 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Harrison.
Instruction: 
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 8:45 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 8:45 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Winnebago, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov