Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 9 at 9:58PM CDT until August 9 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 9, 2026 - 7:58pm
Expires:
August 9, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 958 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Johnson-Sauk Trail State Park, or 7 miles north of
Kewanee, moving east at 15 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...
Johnson-Sauk Trail State Park around 1005 PM CDT.
This also includes Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area.
This includes Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 34 and
35.
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.
Area Description:
Henry, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov