Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 10:57AM CDT until August 11 at 11:15AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 8:57am
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
At 1057 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Northerly Island, 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.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Cook County, including the following locations... West
Lawn, West Englewood, North Center, Greater Grand Crossing, West
Garfield Park, Oakland, West Elsdon, Avondale, North Lawndale, and
Lower West Side.
OEMC zones...TORNADO WARNING.
1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...and 11.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov