Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 9 at 9:20PM CDT until August 9 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 9, 2026 - 7:20pm
Expires:
August 9, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 920 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Franklin Grove to near Ashton, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.
Locations impacted include...
Franklin Grove, Ashton, Lee, Steward, Nachusa, and Eldena.
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