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Home Return to list Tornado Warning 0071 Issued by the Chicago Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-08-11 10:28:15
483
WFUS53 KLOT 111527
TORLOT
ILC063-091-093-197-111630-
/O.NEW.KLOT.TO.W.0071.260811T1527Z-260811T1630Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1027 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Kendall County in northeastern Illinois...
Will County in northeastern Illinois...
Northeastern Grundy County in northeastern Illinois...
Northeastern Kankakee County in northeastern Illinois...
* Until 1130 AM CDT.
* At 1027 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near
Minooka, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* These dangerous storms will be near...
Joliet, Channahon, Minooka, Shorewood, and Elwood around 1035 AM
CDT.
Manhattan around 1040 AM CDT.
New Lenox around 1045 AM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Mokena, Frankfort, University Park, Monee, Park Forest, Steger and
Crete.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4120 8842 4152 8841 4149 8779 4147 8779
4147 8753 4121 8753
TIME...MOT...LOC 1527Z 265DEG 49KT 4144 8834
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Borchardt
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-11 10:37:45
769
WWUS53 KLOT 111537
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1037 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
ILC063-093-111546-
/O.CAN.KLOT.TO.W.0071.000000T0000Z-260811T1630Z/
Kendall IL-Grundy IL-
1037 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN KENDALL AND NORTHEASTERN
GRUNDY COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 PM CDT for
northeastern Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 4121 8753 4120 8824 4151 8825 4149 8779
4147 8779 4147 8753
TIME...MOT...LOC 1536Z 270DEG 54KT 4136 8815
$$
ILC091-197-111630-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0071.000000T0000Z-260811T1630Z/
Will IL-Kankakee IL-
1037 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM CDT FOR WILL AND
NORTHEASTERN KANKAKEE COUNTIES...
At 1036 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Elwood, or near Wilmington, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Wilmington and Elwood around 1040 AM CDT.
Manhattan around 1045 AM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Peotone, Monee and Beecher.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4121 8753 4120 8824 4151 8825 4149 8779
4147 8779 4147 8753
TIME...MOT...LOC 1536Z 270DEG 54KT 4136 8815
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Borchardt
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-08-11 10:37:45
769
WWUS53 KLOT 111537
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1037 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
ILC063-093-111546-
/O.CAN.KLOT.TO.W.0071.000000T0000Z-260811T1630Z/
Kendall IL-Grundy IL-
1037 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN KENDALL AND NORTHEASTERN
GRUNDY COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 PM CDT for
northeastern Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 4121 8753 4120 8824 4151 8825 4149 8779
4147 8779 4147 8753
TIME...MOT...LOC 1536Z 270DEG 54KT 4136 8815
$$
ILC091-197-111630-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0071.000000T0000Z-260811T1630Z/
Will IL-Kankakee IL-
1037 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM CDT FOR WILL AND
NORTHEASTERN KANKAKEE COUNTIES...
At 1036 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Elwood, or near Wilmington, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Wilmington and Elwood around 1040 AM CDT.
Manhattan around 1045 AM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Peotone, Monee and Beecher.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4121 8753 4120 8824 4151 8825 4149 8779
4147 8779 4147 8753
TIME...MOT...LOC 1536Z 270DEG 54KT 4136 8815
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Borchardt
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-11 10:43:45
008
WWUS53 KLOT 111543 RRA
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1043 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
ILC091-197-111630-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0071.000000T0000Z-260811T1630Z/
Will IL-Kankakee IL-
1043 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WILL AND NORTHERN KANKAKEE COUNTIES...
At 1043 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Manhattan, or 8 miles northeast of Wilmington, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Peotone and Monee around 1050 AM CDT.
University Park around 1055 AM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Crete and Beecher.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4120 8813 4141 8804 4150 8799 4149 8779
4147 8779 4147 8753 4121 8753
TIME...MOT...LOC 1543Z 265DEG 49KT 4137 8802
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Borchardt
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-11 10:47:45
130
WWUS53 KLOT 111547
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1047 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
ILC091-197-111630-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0071.000000T0000Z-260811T1630Z/
Will IL-Kankakee IL-
1047 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WILL AND NORTHEASTERN KANKAKEE COUNTIES...
At 1047 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Monee, or near Peotone, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Peotone, University Park, Monee, and Beecher around 1050 AM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4121 8802 4138 8796 4149 8791 4149 8779
4147 8779 4147 8753 4121 8753
TIME...MOT...LOC 1547Z 280DEG 63KT 4139 8779
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Borchardt
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-11 10:58:15
377
WWUS53 KLOT 111558
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1058 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
ILC091-197-111630-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0071.000000T0000Z-260811T1630Z/
Will IL-Kankakee IL-
1058 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WILL AND NORTHEASTERN KANKAKEE COUNTIES...
At 1057 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Crete, or near Steger, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Will and northeastern Kankakee Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4121 8775 4134 8770 4147 8777 4147 8753
4121 8753
TIME...MOT...LOC 1557Z 265DEG 49KT 4140 8759
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Borchardt
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-08-11 11:04:45
551
WWUS53 KLOT 111604
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1104 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
ILC091-197-111613-
/O.CAN.KLOT.TO.W.0071.000000T0000Z-260811T1630Z/
Will IL-Kankakee IL-
1104 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN WILL AND NORTHEASTERN
KANKAKEE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The portion of the storm which prompted the Tornado Warning has
moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
However, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect until 1115
AM.
&&
LAT...LON 4121 8775 4134 8770 4147 8777 4147 8753
4121 8753
TIME...MOT...LOC 1602Z 265DEG 49KT 4141 8747
$$
Borchardt
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