Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 10:28AM CDT until August 11 at 10:45AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 8:28am
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
At 1027 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Wayne to near Aurora to Plainfield, moving east at 55
mph. This line of storms has a history of producing extensive 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, Batavia, Huntley, Geneva,
Campton Hills, South Elgin, Montgomery, Cary, North Aurora, Sugar
Grove, Pingree Grove, Gilberts, West Dundee, Hampshire, Elburn, Fox
River Grove, and Barrington Hills.
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