Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 9 at 8:54PM CDT until August 9 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 9, 2026 - 6:54pm
Expires:
August 9, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 854 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Dixon to near Franklin Grove, moving east at 10
mph.
HAZARD...Half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.
Locations impacted include...
Dixon, Franklin Grove, Ashton, Lee, Steward, Eldena, and Nachusa.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Lee, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov