Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 8:37PM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 6:37pm
Expires:
April 14, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 837 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Poplar Grove to Rockford to 6 miles east of German
Valley, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
These severe storms will be near...
Rockford, Loves Park, Rockford Airport, Cherry Valley, and
Winnebago around 845 PM CDT.
Davis Junction around 855 PM CDT.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for north central
Illinois.
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:
Ogle, IL; Winnebago, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: