Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 8:36PM CDT until April 17 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 6:36pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
TORLOT
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Lake County in northeastern Illinois...
Southeastern McHenry County in northeastern Illinois...
* Until 915 PM CDT.
* At 836 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Cary, or near Lake in the Hills, moving northeast
at 60 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...
Lake Zurich, Wauconda, Island Lake, Cary, Hawthorn Woods, Lake
Barrington, Fox River Grove, Barrington Hills, Oakwood Hills, and
Prairie Grove around 840 PM CDT.
Mundelein, Grayslake, Libertyville, Round Lake, Long Grove, Round
Lake Park, Kildeer, and Forest Lake around 845 PM CDT.
Waukegan, Gurnee, Vernon Hills, and Green Oaks around 850 PM CDT.
North Chicago, Lake Forest, and Lake Bluff around 855 PM CDT.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 9:15 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 9:15 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:
Lake, IL; McHenry, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov