Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 9 at 11:59PM CDT until August 10 at 12:30AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 9, 2026 - 9:59pm
Expires:
August 9, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
TORLOT
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central La Salle County in north central Illinois...
Southwestern Grundy County in northeastern Illinois...
* Until 1230 AM CDT.
* At 1158 PM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located near Seneca,
or 7 miles south of Marseilles, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar 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 tornadic storm will be near...
Seneca around 1205 AM CDT.
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.
Area Description:
Grundy, IL; La Salle, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov