545 
WFUS53 KLOT 100249
TORLOT
ILC103-100330-
/O.NEW.KLOT.TO.W.0061.260810T0249Z-260810T0330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
949 PM CDT Sun Aug 9 2026

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Lee County in north central Illinois...

* Until 1030 PM CDT.

* At 948 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Amboy, moving east at 25 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  southeastern Lee County, including the following locations... West
  Brooklyn, Compton, and Lee Center.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4169 8936 4176 8936 4180 8903 4163 8905
TIME...MOT...LOC 0248Z 264DEG 23KT 4172 8932 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

Kluber

919 
WWUS53 KLOT 100303
SVSLOT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1003 PM CDT Sun Aug 9 2026

ILC103-100330-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0061.000000T0000Z-260810T0330Z/
Lee IL-
1003 PM CDT Sun Aug 9 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LEE COUNTY...

At 1003 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Sublette, or near Amboy, moving east at 20 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.

Locations impacted include...
Compton, West Brooklyn, and Lee Center.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4169 8931 4175 8930 4180 8903 4163 8905
TIME...MOT...LOC 0303Z 271DEG 16KT 4171 8925 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

Kluber

991 
WWUS53 KLOT 100308
SVSLOT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1008 PM CDT Sun Aug 9 2026

ILC103-100330-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0061.000000T0000Z-260810T0330Z/
Lee IL-
1008 PM CDT Sun Aug 9 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LEE COUNTY...

At 1008 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Sublette, or
near Amboy, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Compton and West Brooklyn.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4168 8927 4173 8926 4180 8903 4163 8905
TIME...MOT...LOC 0308Z 272DEG 14KT 4171 8922 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

Kluber

428 
WWUS53 KLOT 100326
SVSLOT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1026 PM CDT Sun Aug 9 2026

ILC103-100335-
/O.EXP.KLOT.TO.W.0061.000000T0000Z-260810T0330Z/
Lee IL-
1026 PM CDT Sun Aug 9 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LEE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
1030 PM CDT...

The Tornado Warning that was previously in effect has been reissued 
for eastern Lee County and is in effect until 1130 PM CDT. Please 
refer to that bulletin for the latest severe weather information.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for
north central Illinois.

&&

LAT...LON 4168 8927 4173 8926 4180 8903 4163 8905
TIME...MOT...LOC 0325Z 264DEG 23KT 4172 8909 

$$

Kluber