Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 11 at 6:17PM CDT until June 11 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 11, 2026 - 4:17pm
Expires:
June 11, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 617 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Dwight, moving northeast at 40 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Dwight around 620 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Campus, Union Hill, South Wilmington, Reddick, East Brooklyn, Essex,
and Buckingham.
Instruction:
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.
Area Description:
Grundy, IL; Kankakee, IL; Livingston, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: