Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 2 at 7:40PM CDT until April 2 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 5:40pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
TORLOT
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Lake County in northeastern Illinois...
Northeastern McHenry County in northeastern Illinois...
* Until 815 PM CDT.
* At 740 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located
along a line extending from near Hebron to McHenry, moving east at
45 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...
Round Lake Beach, McHenry, Round Lake, Fox Lake, Lake Villa,
Johnsburg, Lakemoor, Twin Lakes, Spring Grove, and Long Lake
around 745 PM CDT.
Grayslake, Antioch, Lindenhurst, Venetian Village, Lake Catherine,
and Third Lake around 750 PM CDT.
Gurnee and Grandwood Park around 755 PM CDT.
Waukegan and Wadsworth around 800 PM CDT.
Zion, Beach Park, and Winthrop Harbor around 805 PM CDT.
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:
Lake, IL; McHenry, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: