Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 10:02AM CDT until August 11 at 10:45AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 8:02am
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
At 1002 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Genoa to near Maple Park to near Sandwich,
moving east at 55 mph. This line of storms has a history of
producing wind damage.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Aurora, Elgin, Bartlett, Crystal Lake, Carpentersville, St. Charles,
Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, West Chicago, McHenry, Batavia,
Woodstock, Huntley, Geneva, Campton Hills, Harvard, Island Lake,
Marengo, South Elgin, Montgomery, Cary, North Aurora, Sugar Grove,
Pingree Grove, and Gilberts.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
Prepare immediately for damaging winds and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.
Area Description:
Kane, IL; McHenry, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov