Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 10 at 12:13AM CDT until August 10 at 12:30AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 9, 2026 - 10:13pm
Expires:
August 9, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 1212 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm with a history of producing
tornadoes was located near Seneca, or 10 miles southeast of
Marseilles, 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern La Salle and southwestern Grundy Counties, including the
following locations... Kinsman, Ransom, and Verona.
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:
Grundy, IL; La Salle, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov