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Home Tornado Warning 0003 Issued by the Chicago Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-10 18:16:36
755
WFUS53 KLOT 102316
TORLOT
ILC091-110000-
/O.NEW.KLOT.TO.W.0003.260310T2316Z-260311T0000Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
616 PM CDT Tue Mar 10 2026
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Kankakee County in northeastern Illinois...
* Until 700 PM CDT.
* At 615 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Kankakee, moving east at 35 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 dangerous storm will be near...
Kankakee, Bradley, and Aroma Park around 620 PM CDT.
St. Anne around 630 PM CDT.
Hopkins Park around 635 PM CDT.
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 4101 8761 4104 8799 4116 8802 4119 8753
4101 8753
TIME...MOT...LOC 2315Z 268DEG 29KT 4108 8792
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Donofrio
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-10 18:27:06
977
WWUS53 KLOT 102326
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
626 PM CDT Tue Mar 10 2026
ILC091-110000-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260311T0000Z/
Kankakee IL-
626 PM CDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN KANKAKEE COUNTY...
At 626 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Kankakee, moving east at 25 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR AROMA PARK. TAKE
COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Kankakee and Aroma Park around 630 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hopkins Park and Momence.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4101 8761 4104 8790 4112 8790 4119 8753
4101 8753
TIME...MOT...LOC 2326Z 266DEG 20KT 4108 8785
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
$$
Donofrio
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-10 18:36:07
296
WWUS53 KLOT 102335
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
635 PM CDT Tue Mar 10 2026
ILC091-110000-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260311T0000Z/
Kankakee IL-
635 PM CDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN KANKAKEE COUNTY...
At 635 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over 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.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Momence.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4103 8771 4105 8783 4111 8783 4119 8753
4101 8753
TIME...MOT...LOC 2335Z 265DEG 20KT 4109 8777
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...3.00 IN
$$
Donofrio
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-10 18:40:37
369
WWUS53 KLOT 102340
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
640 PM CDT Tue Mar 10 2026
ILC091-110000-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260311T0000Z/
Kankakee IL-
640 PM CDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN KANKAKEE COUNTY...
At 639 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located on the east side of Aroma Park, or near Kankakee, moving
east at 25 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Hopkins Park around 645 PM CDT.
Momence around 650 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.
&&
LAT...LON 4104 8778 4112 8780 4119 8753 4101 8753
4103 8771
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 265DEG 20KT 4109 8774
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...3.00 IN
$$
Donofrio
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-10 18:48:38
755
WWUS53 KLOT 102348
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
648 PM CDT Tue Mar 10 2026
ILC091-110000-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260311T0000Z/
Kankakee IL-
648 PM CDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN KANKAKEE COUNTY...
At 647 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Sun River Terrace, or near Momence, moving east at 25
mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and three inch hail.
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 655 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4106 8771 4112 8774 4117 8757 4104 8758
4105 8765
TIME...MOT...LOC 2347Z 264DEG 21KT 4110 8768
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...3.00 IN
$$
Donofrio
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