Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 9 at 9:13PM CDT until August 9 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 9, 2026 - 7:13pm
Expires:
August 9, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 912 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Mineral, or 9
miles northeast of Kewanee, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
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 tornado will be near...
Sheffield and Buda around 920 PM CDT.
This also includes Hennepin Canal State Trail and Mautino State Fish
& Wildlife Area.
This includes Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 35 and
46.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
Bureau, IL; Henry, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov