Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 10 at 12:57AM CDT until August 10 at 1:15AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 9, 2026 - 10:57pm
Expires:
August 9, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1257 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles west of Herscher, 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...
Buckingham, Cabery, Campus, and Emington.
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:
Ford, IL; Kankakee, IL; Livingston, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov