Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 21 at 7:12PM CDT until August 21 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 5:12pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 712 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over DePue, or near Hennepin, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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 dangerous storm will be near...
Spring Valley, Granville, Ladd, Dalzell, Mark, and Standard around
715 PM CDT.
This also includes Donnelley DePue State Fish and Wildlife Area.
This includes Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 66 and
73.
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.
Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Bureau, IL; Putnam, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov