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Home Return to list Severe Thunderstorm Warning 0254 Issued by the Chicago Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-08-12 10:14:15
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WUUS53 KLOT 121514
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ILC075-091-INC073-089-111-127-121615-
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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1014 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Kankakee County in northeastern Illinois...
Northeastern Iroquois County in east central Illinois...
Newton County in northwestern Indiana...
Southern Porter County in northwestern Indiana...
Southern Lake County in northwestern Indiana...
Jasper County in northwestern Indiana...
* Until 1115 AM CDT.
* At 1013 AM CDT, clusters of strong to severe thunderstorms were
located across the warned area.
HAZARD...Localzied 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Kankakee, Crown Point, Bradley, Cedar Lake, Lowell, Rensselaer,
DeMotte, Hebron, Momence, Remington, Morocco, Wheatfield, Lake
Village, Roselawn, Kouts, Lake Dalecarlia, St. Anne, Brook, Aroma
Park, Hopkins Park, Shelby, Hanging Grove, Sun River Terrace,
Beaverville, and Collegeville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4091 8699 4084 8699 4084 8710 4074 8710
4100 8786 4118 8785 4116 8753 4140 8752
4138 8722 4138 8693 4091 8693
TIME...MOT...LOC 1513Z 281DEG 42KT 4106 8767
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Borchardt
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-12 10:29:46
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WWUS53 KLOT 121529
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1029 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
ILC075-091-INC073-089-111-127-121615-
/O.CON.KLOT.SV.W.0254.000000T0000Z-260812T1615Z/
Kankakee IL-Iroquois IL-Newton IN-Porter IN-Lake IN-Jasper IN-
1029 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 AM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN KANKAKEE...NORTHEASTERN IROQUOIS...NEWTON...SOUTHERN
PORTER...SOUTHERN LAKE AND JASPER COUNTIES...
At 1029 AM CDT, a line of severe storms extends from Cedar Lake to
Lake Village to Morocco, and is moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Crown Point, Cedar Lake, Lowell, Rensselaer, DeMotte, Hebron,
Momence, Remington, Morocco, Wheatfield, Lake Village, Roselawn,
Kouts, Lake Dalecarlia, Brook, Hopkins Park, Shelby, Hanging Grove,
Beaverville, Collegeville, Schneider, Mount Ayr, Thayer, Stoutsburg,
and Foresman.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4091 8699 4084 8699 4084 8710 4074 8710
4095 8770 4117 8768 4116 8753 4140 8752
4138 8722 4138 8693 4091 8693
TIME...MOT...LOC 1529Z 281DEG 42KT 4102 8743
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Borchardt
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-12 10:35:16
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1035 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
ILC075-091-121544-
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Kankakee IL-Iroquois IL-
1035 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN KANKAKEE AND
NORTHEASTERN IROQUOIS COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 PM CDT for
northeastern and east central Illinois...and northwestern Indiana.
&&
LAT...LON 4091 8699 4084 8699 4084 8710 4074 8710
4089 8753 4140 8752 4138 8722 4138 8693
4091 8693
TIME...MOT...LOC 1534Z 281DEG 42KT 4101 8735
$$
INC073-089-111-127-121615-
/O.CON.KLOT.SV.W.0254.000000T0000Z-260812T1615Z/
Newton IN-Porter IN-Lake IN-Jasper IN-
1035 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 AM CDT
FOR NEWTON...SOUTHERN PORTER...SOUTHERN LAKE AND JASPER COUNTIES...
At 1034 AM CDT, a line of severe thunderstorms extends from just
south of Crown Point to Roselawn to Brook, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Crown Point, Cedar Lake, Lowell, Rensselaer, DeMotte, Hebron,
Remington, Morocco, Wheatfield, Lake Village, Roselawn, Kouts, Lake
Dalecarlia, Brook, Shelby, Hanging Grove, Collegeville, Schneider,
Mount Ayr, Thayer, Stoutsburg, Foresman, Fair Oaks, Dunns Bridge, and
Boone Grove.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4091 8699 4084 8699 4084 8710 4074 8710
4089 8753 4140 8752 4138 8722 4138 8693
4091 8693
TIME...MOT...LOC 1534Z 281DEG 42KT 4101 8735
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Borchardt
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-08-12 10:35:16
607
WWUS53 KLOT 121535
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1035 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
ILC075-091-121544-
/O.CAN.KLOT.SV.W.0254.000000T0000Z-260812T1615Z/
Kankakee IL-Iroquois IL-
1035 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN KANKAKEE AND
NORTHEASTERN IROQUOIS COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 PM CDT for
northeastern and east central Illinois...and northwestern Indiana.
&&
LAT...LON 4091 8699 4084 8699 4084 8710 4074 8710
4089 8753 4140 8752 4138 8722 4138 8693
4091 8693
TIME...MOT...LOC 1534Z 281DEG 42KT 4101 8735
$$
INC073-089-111-127-121615-
/O.CON.KLOT.SV.W.0254.000000T0000Z-260812T1615Z/
Newton IN-Porter IN-Lake IN-Jasper IN-
1035 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 AM CDT
FOR NEWTON...SOUTHERN PORTER...SOUTHERN LAKE AND JASPER COUNTIES...
At 1034 AM CDT, a line of severe thunderstorms extends from just
south of Crown Point to Roselawn to Brook, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Crown Point, Cedar Lake, Lowell, Rensselaer, DeMotte, Hebron,
Remington, Morocco, Wheatfield, Lake Village, Roselawn, Kouts, Lake
Dalecarlia, Brook, Shelby, Hanging Grove, Collegeville, Schneider,
Mount Ayr, Thayer, Stoutsburg, Foresman, Fair Oaks, Dunns Bridge, and
Boone Grove.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4091 8699 4084 8699 4084 8710 4074 8710
4089 8753 4140 8752 4138 8722 4138 8693
4091 8693
TIME...MOT...LOC 1534Z 281DEG 42KT 4101 8735
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Borchardt
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-12 10:50:46
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WWUS53 KLOT 121550
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1050 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
INC073-089-111-127-121615-
/O.CON.KLOT.SV.W.0254.000000T0000Z-260812T1615Z/
Newton IN-Porter IN-Lake IN-Jasper IN-
1050 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 AM CDT
FOR EASTERN NEWTON...SOUTHERN PORTER...SOUTHEASTERN LAKE AND JASPER
COUNTIES...
At 1050 AM CDT, a line of severe thunderstorms extended from Kouts
to Fair Oaks to Rensselaer, moving southeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Rensselaer, DeMotte, Hebron, Remington, Wheatfield, Roselawn, Kouts,
Brook, Hanging Grove, Collegeville, Mount Ayr, Boone Grove, Baileys
Corner, Stoutsburg, Foresman, Fair Oaks, Parr, Dunns Bridge, and
Malden.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4091 8699 4084 8699 4084 8710 4074 8710
4083 8737 4102 8733 4127 8730 4138 8722
4138 8693 4091 8693
TIME...MOT...LOC 1550Z 281DEG 42KT 4097 8711
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Borchardt
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-08-12 10:56:17
048
WWUS53 KLOT 121556
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1056 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
INC089-111-121605-
/O.CAN.KLOT.SV.W.0254.000000T0000Z-260812T1615Z/
Newton IN-Lake IN-
1056 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EASTERN NEWTON AND
SOUTHEASTERN LAKE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 PM CDT for
northwestern Indiana.
&&
LAT...LON 4091 8699 4084 8699 4084 8710 4074 8710
4080 8727 4102 8712 4124 8712 4138 8714
4138 8693 4091 8693
TIME...MOT...LOC 1555Z 281DEG 42KT 4096 8702
$$
INC073-127-121615-
/O.CON.KLOT.SV.W.0254.000000T0000Z-260812T1615Z/
Porter IN-Jasper IN-
1056 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 AM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN PORTER AND JASPER COUNTIES...
At 1055 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Hanging Grove,
or near Rensselaer, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Rensselaer, Remington, Wheatfield, Kouts, Hanging Grove,
Collegeville, Dunns Bridge, Boone Grove, Baileys Corner, Malden, and
Stoutsburg.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4091 8699 4084 8699 4084 8710 4074 8710
4080 8727 4102 8712 4124 8712 4138 8714
4138 8693 4091 8693
TIME...MOT...LOC 1555Z 281DEG 42KT 4096 8702
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Borchardt
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-12 10:56:17
048
WWUS53 KLOT 121556
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1056 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
INC089-111-121605-
/O.CAN.KLOT.SV.W.0254.000000T0000Z-260812T1615Z/
Newton IN-Lake IN-
1056 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EASTERN NEWTON AND
SOUTHEASTERN LAKE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 PM CDT for
northwestern Indiana.
&&
LAT...LON 4091 8699 4084 8699 4084 8710 4074 8710
4080 8727 4102 8712 4124 8712 4138 8714
4138 8693 4091 8693
TIME...MOT...LOC 1555Z 281DEG 42KT 4096 8702
$$
INC073-127-121615-
/O.CON.KLOT.SV.W.0254.000000T0000Z-260812T1615Z/
Porter IN-Jasper IN-
1056 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 AM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN PORTER AND JASPER COUNTIES...
At 1055 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Hanging Grove,
or near Rensselaer, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Rensselaer, Remington, Wheatfield, Kouts, Hanging Grove,
Collegeville, Dunns Bridge, Boone Grove, Baileys Corner, Malden, and
Stoutsburg.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4091 8699 4084 8699 4084 8710 4074 8710
4080 8727 4102 8712 4124 8712 4138 8714
4138 8693 4091 8693
TIME...MOT...LOC 1555Z 281DEG 42KT 4096 8702
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Borchardt
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-08-12 11:05:47
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1105 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
INC073-127-121615-
/O.EXP.KLOT.SV.W.0254.000000T0000Z-260812T1615Z/
Porter IN-Jasper IN-
1105 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN PORTER AND JASPER
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 1115 AM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, heavy
rain is still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 PM CDT for
northwestern Indiana.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Chicago.
&&
LAT...LON 4091 8699 4084 8699 4084 8710 4074 8710
4080 8727 4102 8712 4124 8712 4138 8714
4138 8693 4091 8693
TIME...MOT...LOC 1605Z 281DEG 42KT 4094 8690
$$
Borchardt
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