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Home Tornado Warning 0004 Issued by the Chicago Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-10 18:55:38
893
WFUS53 KLOT 102355
TORLOT
ILC091-INC089-111-110030-
/O.NEW.KLOT.TO.W.0004.260310T2355Z-260311T0030Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
655 PM CDT Tue Mar 10 2026
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Kankakee County in northeastern Illinois...
Northwestern Newton County in northwestern Indiana...
Southwestern Lake County in northwestern Indiana...
* Until 730 PM CDT.
* At 654 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located over Hopkins Park, or near Momence, moving east at 25
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...
Hopkins Park around 700 PM CDT.
Lake Village around 705 PM CDT.
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.
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 8764 4115 8764 4119 8746 4119 8741
4105 8744
TIME...MOT...LOC 2354Z 264DEG 20KT 4111 8762
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...4.00 IN
$$
Donofrio
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-10 19:11:39
556
WWUS53 KLOT 110011
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
711 PM CDT Tue Mar 10 2026
ILC091-INC089-110021-
/O.CAN.KLOT.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260311T0030Z/
Kankakee IL-Lake IN-
711 PM CDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL KANKAKEE AND SOUTHWESTERN
LAKE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. **! Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northwestern
Indiana.
&&
LAT...LON 4114 8742 4107 8744 4109 8751 4114 8752
4117 8747 4117 8745 4116 8742
TIME...MOT...LOC 0011Z 263DEG 21KT 4112 8748
$$
INC111-110030-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260311T0030Z/
Newton IN-
711 PM CDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN NEWTON COUNTY...
At 711 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Lake Village, moving east at 25 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...
Lake Village around 715 PM CDT.
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.
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 4114 8742 4107 8744 4109 8751 4114 8752
4117 8747 4117 8745 4116 8742
TIME...MOT...LOC 0011Z 263DEG 21KT 4112 8748
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
Donofrio
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-03-10 19:11:39
556
WWUS53 KLOT 110011
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
711 PM CDT Tue Mar 10 2026
ILC091-INC089-110021-
/O.CAN.KLOT.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260311T0030Z/
Kankakee IL-Lake IN-
711 PM CDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL KANKAKEE AND SOUTHWESTERN
LAKE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. **! Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northwestern
Indiana.
&&
LAT...LON 4114 8742 4107 8744 4109 8751 4114 8752
4117 8747 4117 8745 4116 8742
TIME...MOT...LOC 0011Z 263DEG 21KT 4112 8748
$$
INC111-110030-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260311T0030Z/
Newton IN-
711 PM CDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN NEWTON COUNTY...
At 711 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Lake Village, moving east at 25 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...
Lake Village around 715 PM CDT.
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.
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 4114 8742 4107 8744 4109 8751 4114 8752
4117 8747 4117 8745 4116 8742
TIME...MOT...LOC 0011Z 263DEG 21KT 4112 8748
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
Donofrio
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-03-10 19:24:39
978
WWUS53 KLOT 110024
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
724 PM CDT Tue Mar 10 2026
INC111-110033-
/O.EXP.KLOT.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260311T0030Z/
Newton IN-
724 PM CDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN NEWTON COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
730 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A tornado warning
remains in effect for eastern Newton County for areas east of Lake
Village.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northwestern
Indiana.
&&
LAT...LON 4114 8742 4107 8744 4109 8751 4114 8752
4117 8747 4117 8745 4116 8742
TIME...MOT...LOC 0023Z 264DEG 20KT 4113 8740
$$
Donofrio
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