Illinois Tornado Warning - Extreme | Effective 06/11/2026 17:34

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 11 at 7:34PM CDT until June 11 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 11, 2026 - 5:34pm
Expires: 
June 11, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 734 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes were located along a line extending from near Ashkum to near Gilman to near Rankin, 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... Watseka, Clifton, Cissna Park, and Ashkum around 740 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of these tornadic storms include Milford, Martinton, Sheldon and Stockland.
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. This line 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.
Area Description: 
Ford, IL; Iroquois, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL