Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 08/09/2026 20:36

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued August 9 at 10:36PM CDT until August 9 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
August 9, 2026 - 8:36pm
Expires: 
August 9, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description: 
At 1035 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Wyoming, 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. Locations impacted include... Lacon, Sparland, Camp Grove, Hopewell, Duncan, Lawn Ridge, and Marshall County Airport. This also includes Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area.
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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description: 
Marshall, IL; Peoria, IL; Stark, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov