Tornado Warning Illinois | Effective 03/10/2026 16:40

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued March 10 at 6:40PM CDT until March 10 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
March 10, 2026 - 4:40pm
Expires: 
March 10, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 639 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located on the east side of Aroma Park, or near Kankakee, moving east at 25 mph. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW! HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Radar 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... Hopkins Park around 645 PM CDT. Momence around 650 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.
Area Description: 
Kankakee, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL