Livingston County, IL
Alerts
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In effect from Thursday 06/11 5:15 PM CDT – Thursday 06/11 6:15 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Chicago IL
TORLOT
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Livingston County in central Illinois... Southern La Salle County in north central Illinois...
* Until 615 PM CDT.
* At 515 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located near Washburn, or 11 miles southeast of Lacon, moving east 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... Cornell around 545 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Dana, Ransom, Rutland, and Long Point.
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- La Salle, IL
- Livingston, IL
In effect from Thursday 06/11 5:12 PM CDT – Thursday 06/11 5:45 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Chicago IL
SVRLOT
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Livingston County in central Illinois... Southwestern La Salle County in north central Illinois...
* Until 545 PM CDT.
* At 512 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Varna, or 12 miles east of Lacon, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tennis ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
* This severe thunderstorm will be near... Wenona around 515 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Leonore, Lostant, Rutland, Kangley, and Long Point.
What to Do
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for central and north central Illinois.
Areas Impacted
- La Salle, IL
- Livingston, IL
In effect from Thursday 06/11 2:02 PM CDT – Thursday 06/11 9:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Chicago IL
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 313 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Areas Impacted
Counties in Central Illinois
- Livingston
Counties in East Central Illinois
- Ford
- Iroquois
Counties in North Central Illinois
- Boone
- De Kalb
- La Salle
- Lee
- Ogle
- Winnebago
Counties in Northeast Illinois
- Cook
- Dupage
- Grundy
- Kane
- Kankakee
- Kendall
- Lake Il
- Mchenry
- Will
Counties in Northwest Indiana
- Benton
- Jasper
- Lake In
- Newton
- Porter
Including these cities
- Algonquin
- Aurora
- Belvidere
- Bolingbrook
- Bourbonnais
- Buffalo Grove
- Byron
- Carol Stream
- Chesterton
- Chicago
- Coal City
- Crystal Lake
- Dekalb
- Demotte
- Dixon
- Downers Grove
- Dwight
- Elgin
- Evanston
- Fairbury
- Fowler
- Gary
- Gibson City
- Gilman
- Gurnee
- Hammond
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Kentland
- La Salle
- Lemont
- Lombard
- Marseilles
- Mchenry
- Mendota
- Merrillville
- Minooka
- Morocco
- Morris
- Mundelein
- Naperville
- Oak Lawn
- Oregon
- Orland Park
- Oswego
- Ottawa
- Oxford
- Park Forest
- Paxton
- Plano
- Pontiac
- Portage
- Rensselaer
- Rochelle
- Rockford
- Roselawn
- Schaumburg
- Streator
- Sycamore
- Valparaiso
- Watseka
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
- Wilmington
- Woodstock
- Yorkville
In effect from Thursday 06/11 12:39 PM CDT – Thursday 06/11 11:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Chicago IL
What
Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
Where
Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Boone, Central Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Eastern Will, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Lake IL, Lee, Livingston, McHenry, Northern Cook, Northern Will, Ogle, Southern Cook, Southern Will and Winnebago and northwest Indiana, including the following areas, Lake IN and Porter.
When
Until 11 PM CDT this evening.
Impacts
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Underpasses may be flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded.
Additional Details
- Multiple rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening, with rain rates up to 1 to 3 inches per hour. The most likely areas for flooding include urban areas and locations and received heavy rainfall over the last few days. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
A Flood Watch for flash flooding means rapid-onset flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Flash flooding is a dangerous situation. Persons with interests along area rivers, creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Areas Impacted
- Winnebago
- Boone
- McHenry
- Lake
- Ogle
- Lee
- De Kalb
- Kane
- DuPage
- La Salle
- Kendall
- Grundy
- Kankakee
- Livingston
- Northern Cook
- Central Cook
- Southern Cook
- Northern Will
- Southern Will
- Eastern Will
- Lake
- Porter
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Threat For Strong Tornadoes Today
Created by the NWS Chicago WFO
There is a threat for strong (EF-2+) tornadoes across northern Illinois this afternoon between 4 and 8 PM. The highest threat will be in the dark red shaded area. This area has shifted farther south than previously forecast. Take tornado warnings seriously, and have multiple ways to get warning information today.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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