Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 10:10AM CDT until August 11 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 8:10am
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
TORLOT
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Kendall County in northeastern Illinois...
Northwestern Will County in northeastern Illinois...
Southern Kane County in northeastern Illinois...
Southern DuPage County in northeastern Illinois...
Southwestern Cook County in northeastern Illinois...
* Until 1100 AM CDT.
* At 1010 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near
Yorkville, moving east at 55 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...
Aurora, Joliet, Naperville, Bolingbrook, Wheaton, Downers Grove,
Lombard, Romeoville, Plainfield, Woodridge, Oswego, Batavia,
Lockport, New Lenox, Homer Glen, Mokena, Yorkville, Hinsdale,
Lemont, Plano, Burr Ridge, Oak Brook, Westmont, Lisle, and Darien.
Instruction:
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
Area Description:
Cook, IL; DuPage, IL; Kane, IL; Kendall, IL; Will, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov