Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 08-09-2026 19:49

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued August 9 at 9:49PM CDT until August 9 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
August 9, 2026 - 7:49pm
Expires: 
August 9, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description: 
TORLOT The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Lee County in north central Illinois... * Until 1030 PM CDT. * At 948 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Amboy, moving east at 25 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Lee County, including the following locations... West Brooklyn, Compton, and Lee Center.
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 10:30 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 10:30 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: 
Lee, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov