Illinois Tornado Warning - Extreme | Effective 06/11/2026 16:42

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 11 at 6:42PM CDT until June 11 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 11, 2026 - 4:42pm
Expires: 
June 11, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
TORLOT The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a * Tornado Warning for... South central Will County in northeastern Illinois... Northwestern Kankakee County in northeastern Illinois... * Until 730 PM CDT. * At 642 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Lakewood Shores, or 8 miles southeast of Braidwood, moving northeast at 30 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 dangerous storm will be near... Manteno around 700 PM CDT. Peotone around 710 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Bonfield.
Instruction: 
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: 
Kankakee, IL; Will, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL