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Home Return to list Severe Thunderstorm Warning 0246 Issued by the Chicago Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-08-11 11:10:16
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WUUS53 KLOT 111610
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ILC075-INC007-073-111-111715-
/O.NEW.KLOT.SV.W.0246.260811T1610Z-260811T1715Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1110 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Iroquois County in east central Illinois...
Newton County in northwestern Indiana...
Benton County in northwestern Indiana...
Southwestern Jasper County in northwestern Indiana...
* Until 1215 PM CDT/115 PM EDT/.
* At 1109 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Hopkins Park to Ashkum, moving southeast at 60
mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Morocco and Martinton around 1115 AM CDT.
Watseka around 1120 AM CDT.
Sheldon and Brook around 1125 AM CDT.
Kentland around 1130 AM CDT.
Goodland around 1135 AM CDT.
Remington around 1140 AM CDT.
Earl Park around 1240 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include
Foresman, Papineau, Donovan, Wadena, Swanington, Iroquois, Raub,
Mount Ayr, Beaverville, and Collegeville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread
wind damage!. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay
away from windows!
&&
LAT...LON 4084 8710 4048 8709 4089 8802 4100 8800
4101 8753 4107 8753 4084 8701
TIME...MOT...LOC 1609Z 293DEG 52KT 4108 8752 4091 8795
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH
$$
Izzi
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-11 11:27:16
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WWUS53 KLOT 111627
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1127 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
ILC075-INC007-073-111-111715-
/O.CON.KLOT.SV.W.0246.000000T0000Z-260811T1715Z/
Iroquois IL-Newton IN-Benton IN-Jasper IN-
1127 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM
CDT/115 PM EDT/ FOR NORTHEASTERN IROQUOIS...NEWTON...BENTON AND
SOUTHWESTERN JASPER COUNTIES...
At 1126 AM CDT/1226 PM EDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along
a line extending from near Rensselaer to near Sheldon, moving
southeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Watseka, Fowler, Kentland, Otterbein, Remington, Morocco, Sheldon,
Goodland, Brook, Earl Park, Collegeville, Donovan, Iroquois, Mount
Ayr, Wadena, Swanington, Foresman, and Raub.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4084 8710 4048 8709 4078 8777 4098 8758
4101 8753 4107 8753 4084 8701
TIME...MOT...LOC 1626Z 293DEG 52KT 4098 8722 4081 8765
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH
$$
Birk
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-11 11:39:01
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WWUS53 KLOT 111638
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1138 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
ILC075-111648-
/O.CAN.KLOT.SV.W.0246.000000T0000Z-260811T1715Z/
Iroquois IL-
1138 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN IROQUOIS COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 PM CDT/300 PM
EDT/ for northwestern Indiana.
&&
LAT...LON 4084 8710 4048 8709 4067 8751 4084 8750
4089 8739 4095 8728 4084 8701
TIME...MOT...LOC 1638Z 293DEG 52KT 4092 8703 4075 8746
$$
INC007-073-111-111715-
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Newton IN-Benton IN-Jasper IN-
1138 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM
CDT/115 PM EDT/ FOR SOUTHERN NEWTON...NORTHEASTERN BENTON AND
SOUTHWESTERN JASPER COUNTIES...
At 1138 AM CDT/1238 PM EDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along
a line extending from near Hanging Grove to Kentland, moving
southeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Fowler, Kentland, Otterbein, Remington, Goodland, Brook, Earl Park,
Collegeville, Foresman, Wadena, Swanington, and Raub.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4084 8710 4048 8709 4067 8751 4084 8750
4089 8739 4095 8728 4084 8701
TIME...MOT...LOC 1638Z 293DEG 52KT 4092 8703 4075 8746
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Birk
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-08-11 11:39:01
532
WWUS53 KLOT 111638
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1138 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
ILC075-111648-
/O.CAN.KLOT.SV.W.0246.000000T0000Z-260811T1715Z/
Iroquois IL-
1138 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN IROQUOIS COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 PM CDT/300 PM
EDT/ for northwestern Indiana.
&&
LAT...LON 4084 8710 4048 8709 4067 8751 4084 8750
4089 8739 4095 8728 4084 8701
TIME...MOT...LOC 1638Z 293DEG 52KT 4092 8703 4075 8746
$$
INC007-073-111-111715-
/O.CON.KLOT.SV.W.0246.000000T0000Z-260811T1715Z/
Newton IN-Benton IN-Jasper IN-
1138 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM
CDT/115 PM EDT/ FOR SOUTHERN NEWTON...NORTHEASTERN BENTON AND
SOUTHWESTERN JASPER COUNTIES...
At 1138 AM CDT/1238 PM EDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along
a line extending from near Hanging Grove to Kentland, moving
southeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Fowler, Kentland, Otterbein, Remington, Goodland, Brook, Earl Park,
Collegeville, Foresman, Wadena, Swanington, and Raub.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4084 8710 4048 8709 4067 8751 4084 8750
4089 8739 4095 8728 4084 8701
TIME...MOT...LOC 1638Z 293DEG 52KT 4092 8703 4075 8746
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Birk
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-11 11:55:47
023
WWUS53 KLOT 111655
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1155 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
INC111-111705-
/O.CAN.KLOT.SV.W.0246.000000T0000Z-260811T1715Z/
Newton IN-
1155 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHERN NEWTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 PM CDT/300 PM
EDT/ for northwestern Indiana.
&&
LAT...LON 4084 8710 4048 8709 4065 8747 4068 8738
4072 8728 4087 8711 4084 8701
TIME...MOT...LOC 1655Z 298DEG 47KT 4083 8676 4062 8738
$$
INC007-073-111715-
/O.CON.KLOT.SV.W.0246.000000T0000Z-260811T1715Z/
Benton IN-Jasper IN-
1155 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM
CDT/115 PM EDT/ FOR NORTHEASTERN BENTON AND SOUTH CENTRAL JASPER
COUNTIES...
At 1155 AM CDT/1255 PM EDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along
a line extending from near Monticello to near Fowler, moving
southeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Fowler, Otterbein, Remington, Swanington, and Wadena.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4084 8710 4048 8709 4065 8747 4068 8738
4072 8728 4087 8711 4084 8701
TIME...MOT...LOC 1655Z 298DEG 47KT 4083 8676 4062 8738
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Birk
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-08-11 11:55:47
023
WWUS53 KLOT 111655
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1155 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
INC111-111705-
/O.CAN.KLOT.SV.W.0246.000000T0000Z-260811T1715Z/
Newton IN-
1155 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHERN NEWTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 PM CDT/300 PM
EDT/ for northwestern Indiana.
&&
LAT...LON 4084 8710 4048 8709 4065 8747 4068 8738
4072 8728 4087 8711 4084 8701
TIME...MOT...LOC 1655Z 298DEG 47KT 4083 8676 4062 8738
$$
INC007-073-111715-
/O.CON.KLOT.SV.W.0246.000000T0000Z-260811T1715Z/
Benton IN-Jasper IN-
1155 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM
CDT/115 PM EDT/ FOR NORTHEASTERN BENTON AND SOUTH CENTRAL JASPER
COUNTIES...
At 1155 AM CDT/1255 PM EDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along
a line extending from near Monticello to near Fowler, moving
southeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Fowler, Otterbein, Remington, Swanington, and Wadena.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4084 8710 4048 8709 4065 8747 4068 8738
4072 8728 4087 8711 4084 8701
TIME...MOT...LOC 1655Z 298DEG 47KT 4083 8676 4062 8738
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Birk
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-08-11 12:07:47
408
WWUS53 KLOT 111707
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1207 PM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
INC007-073-111717-
/O.EXP.KLOT.SV.W.0246.000000T0000Z-260811T1715Z/
Benton IN-Jasper IN-
1207 PM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BENTON AND SOUTH
CENTRAL JASPER COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 1215 PM CDT/115 PM EDT/...
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe
limits, and have exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.
&&
LAT...LON 4084 8710 4048 8709 4065 8747 4068 8738
4072 8728 4087 8711 4084 8701
TIME...MOT...LOC 1707Z 293DEG 52KT 4078 8660 4057 8722
$$
Birk
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