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Home Return to list Tornado Warning 0074 Issued by the Chicago Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-08-11 10:46:15
099
WFUS53 KLOT 111545
TORLOT
INC089-111630-
/O.NEW.KLOT.TO.W.0074.260811T1545Z-260811T1630Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1045 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Lake County in northwestern Indiana...
* Until 1130 AM CDT.
* At 1045 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over
Frankfort Square, or over Frankfort, 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...
Munster and Dyer around 1055 AM CDT.
Schererville, Highland, Griffith, and St. John around 1100 AM CDT.
Merrillville and Crown Point around 1105 AM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hobart, Winfield and Lakes of the Four Seasons.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
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 4130 8753 4171 8752 4170 8751 4167 8747
4167 8744 4168 8743 4167 8742 4165 8744
4164 8742 4162 8729 4162 8722 4127 8722
TIME...MOT...LOC 1545Z 280DEG 50KT 4153 8781
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Borchardt
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-11 10:56:00
245
WWUS53 KLOT 111555
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1055 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
INC089-111630-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0074.000000T0000Z-260811T1630Z/
Lake IN-
1055 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM CDT FOR LAKE
COUNTY...
At 1055 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Homewood,
moving east at 70 mph. An additional tornado may be developing over
University Park, moving east at 70 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Schererville, Highland, Munster, Griffith, Dyer, and St. John
around 1100 AM CDT.
Merrillville and Crown Point around 1105 AM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hobart, Winfield and Lakes of the Four Seasons.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4130 8753 4171 8752 4170 8751 4167 8747
4167 8744 4168 8743 4167 8742 4165 8744
4164 8742 4162 8729 4162 8722 4127 8722
TIME...MOT...LOC 1555Z 280DEG 50KT 4151 8762
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Borchardt
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-11 11:01:45
487
WWUS53 KLOT 111601
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1101 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
INC089-111630-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0074.000000T0000Z-260811T1630Z/
Lake IN-
1101 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM CDT FOR LAKE
COUNTY...
At 1100 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind gusts in excess of 100
mph was located near St. John, or near Crown Point, moving east at
70 mph.
HAZARD...Tornadoes and 100 mph wind gusts. One tornado is likely
moving through Lansing. Another is likely moving through
St. John.
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...
Merrillville, Hobart, Crown Point, Lakes of the Four Seasons, and
Winfield around 1105 AM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
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 4130 8753 4171 8752 4170 8751 4167 8747
4167 8744 4168 8743 4167 8742 4165 8744
4164 8742 4162 8729 4162 8722 4127 8722
TIME...MOT...LOC 1600Z 265DEG 70KT 4144 8742
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Borchardt
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-11 11:07:45
603
WWUS53 KLOT 111607
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1107 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
INC089-111630-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0074.000000T0000Z-260811T1630Z/
Lake IN-
1107 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM CDT FOR EASTERN
LAKE COUNTY...
At 1107 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage stretches across
Lake County, and was moving east at over 75 mph.
HAZARD...Tornadoes and wind gusts in excess of 100 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Merrillville, Hobart, Lakes of the Four Seasons, and Winfield
around 1110 AM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4129 8739 4147 8735 4151 8737 4155 8741
4163 8738 4162 8729 4162 8722 4127 8722
TIME...MOT...LOC 1607Z 280DEG 50KT 4142 8729
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Borchardt
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-08-11 11:18:46
009
WWUS53 KLOT 111618
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1118 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
INC089-111627-
/O.CAN.KLOT.TO.W.0074.000000T0000Z-260811T1630Z/
Lake IN-
1118 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN LAKE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The portion of the storm which prompted the Tornado Warning has
moved out of the area. Therefore, the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect until 1145 AM.
&&
LAT...LON 4129 8739 4147 8735 4151 8737 4155 8741
4163 8738 4162 8729 4162 8722 4127 8722
TIME...MOT...LOC 1616Z 280DEG 50KT 4139 8710
$$
Borchardt
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