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Home Tornado Warning 0026 Issued by the Chicago Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-04-17 21:23:37
344
WFUS53 KLOT 180223
TORLOT
ILC063-091-093-105-197-180315-
/O.NEW.KLOT.TO.W.0026.260418T0223Z-260418T0315Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
923 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Kendall County in northeastern Illinois...
Northeastern Livingston County in central Illinois...
Southwestern Will County in northeastern Illinois...
Grundy County in northeastern Illinois...
Western Kankakee County in northeastern Illinois...
* Until 1015 PM CDT.
* At 923 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from near Seneca to near Odell
to near Pontiac, moving east at 55 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...
Dwight, Odell, and Mazon around 930 PM CDT.
Gardner around 935 PM CDT.
Morris, Coal City, Diamond, and Braceville around 940 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of these tornadic storms include
Channahon, Braidwood, Wilmington, Herscher, Lakewood Shores, Elwood,
Limestone, Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Manhattan and Chebanse.
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 4086 8859 4146 8860 4147 8795 4100 8787
4099 8825 4098 8825
TIME...MOT...LOC 0223Z 251DEG 47KT 4123 8867 4104 8860 4084 8861
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Kluber
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-04-17 21:38:08
726
WWUS53 KLOT 180237
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
937 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
ILC063-091-093-105-197-180315-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-260418T0315Z/
Kendall IL-Livingston IL-Will IL-Grundy IL-Kankakee IL-
937 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN KENDALL...NORTHEASTERN LIVINGSTON...SOUTHWESTERN WILL...
GRUNDY AND WESTERN KANKAKEE COUNTIES...
At 937 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from near Seneca to Dwight to Saunemin, moving east at
55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Morris, Gardner, and Mazon around 940 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of these tornadic storms include
Braidwood, Coal City, Diamond, Braceville, Channahon, Minooka,
Wilmington, Herscher, Lakewood Shores, Joliet, Elwood, Limestone,
Chebanse, Kankakee, Bourbonnais and Manhattan.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4092 8841 4111 8841 4146 8860 4147 8795
4100 8787 4099 8825 4098 8825
TIME...MOT...LOC 0237Z 248DEG 47KT 4132 8853 4110 8841 4090 8840
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Kluber
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-04-17 21:56:38
217
WWUS53 KLOT 180256
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
956 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
ILC063-105-180305-
/O.CAN.KLOT.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-260418T0315Z/
Livingston IL-Grundy IL-
956 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN LIVINGSTON AND GRUNDY
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern
and east central Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 4110 8820 4120 8825 4146 8825 4146 8860
4147 8795 4100 8787 4100 8818
TIME...MOT...LOC 0255Z 249DEG 47KT 4144 8825 4117 8816 4097 8815
$$
ILC091-093-197-180315-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-260418T0315Z/
Kendall IL-Will IL-Kankakee IL-
956 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN KENDALL...SOUTHWESTERN WILL AND WESTERN KANKAKEE
COUNTIES...
At 955 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from Minooka to 7 miles southeast of Braceville to 6
miles southwest of Herscher, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Joliet, Channahon, Wilmington, Herscher, Elwood, Limestone,
Lakewood Shores, Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Manhattan and Chebanse.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4110 8820 4120 8825 4146 8825 4146 8860
4147 8795 4100 8787 4100 8818
TIME...MOT...LOC 0255Z 249DEG 47KT 4144 8825 4117 8816 4097 8815
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Kluber
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-04-17 21:56:38
217
WWUS53 KLOT 180256
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
956 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
ILC063-105-180305-
/O.CAN.KLOT.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-260418T0315Z/
Livingston IL-Grundy IL-
956 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN LIVINGSTON AND GRUNDY
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern
and east central Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 4110 8820 4120 8825 4146 8825 4146 8860
4147 8795 4100 8787 4100 8818
TIME...MOT...LOC 0255Z 249DEG 47KT 4144 8825 4117 8816 4097 8815
$$
ILC091-093-197-180315-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-260418T0315Z/
Kendall IL-Will IL-Kankakee IL-
956 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN KENDALL...SOUTHWESTERN WILL AND WESTERN KANKAKEE
COUNTIES...
At 955 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from Minooka to 7 miles southeast of Braceville to 6
miles southwest of Herscher, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Joliet, Channahon, Wilmington, Herscher, Elwood, Limestone,
Lakewood Shores, Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Manhattan and Chebanse.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4110 8820 4120 8825 4146 8825 4146 8860
4147 8795 4100 8787 4100 8818
TIME...MOT...LOC 0255Z 249DEG 47KT 4144 8825 4117 8816 4097 8815
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Kluber
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-04-17 21:59:39
409
WWUS53 KLOT 180259
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
959 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
ILC093-180308-
/O.CAN.KLOT.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-260418T0315Z/
Kendall IL-
959 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN KENDALL COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern
and east central Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 4110 8820 4119 8825 4147 8825 4147 8795
4100 8787 4100 8818
TIME...MOT...LOC 0258Z 251DEG 47KT 4145 8822 4118 8813 4098 8812
$$
ILC091-197-180315-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-260418T0315Z/
Will IL-Kankakee IL-
959 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN WILL AND WESTERN KANKAKEE COUNTIES...
At 958 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from Channahon to 6 miles south of Lakewood Shores to
near Herscher, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Joliet, Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Channahon, Minooka, Braidwood,
Wilmington, Coal City, Herscher, Manhattan, Diamond, Elwood,
Limestone, Lakewood Shores, Chebanse, Essex, Godley, Bonfield,
Buckingham, Wilton Center, Symerton, Irwin, and Union Hill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4110 8820 4119 8825 4147 8825 4147 8795
4100 8787 4100 8818
TIME...MOT...LOC 0258Z 251DEG 47KT 4145 8822 4118 8813 4098 8812
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Kluber
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-04-17 21:59:39
409
WWUS53 KLOT 180259
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
959 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
ILC093-180308-
/O.CAN.KLOT.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-260418T0315Z/
Kendall IL-
959 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN KENDALL COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern
and east central Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 4110 8820 4119 8825 4147 8825 4147 8795
4100 8787 4100 8818
TIME...MOT...LOC 0258Z 251DEG 47KT 4145 8822 4118 8813 4098 8812
$$
ILC091-197-180315-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-260418T0315Z/
Will IL-Kankakee IL-
959 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN WILL AND WESTERN KANKAKEE COUNTIES...
At 958 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from Channahon to 6 miles south of Lakewood Shores to
near Herscher, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Joliet, Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Channahon, Minooka, Braidwood,
Wilmington, Coal City, Herscher, Manhattan, Diamond, Elwood,
Limestone, Lakewood Shores, Chebanse, Essex, Godley, Bonfield,
Buckingham, Wilton Center, Symerton, Irwin, and Union Hill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4110 8820 4119 8825 4147 8825 4147 8795
4100 8787 4100 8818
TIME...MOT...LOC 0258Z 251DEG 47KT 4145 8822 4118 8813 4098 8812
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Kluber
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-04-17 22:14:09
961
WWUS53 KLOT 180313
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1013 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
ILC091-197-180322-
/O.EXP.KLOT.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-260418T0315Z/
Will IL-Kankakee IL-
1013 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN WILL AND WESTERN KANKAKEE
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 1015 PM CDT...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern
and east central Illinois.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
eastern Kankakee and eastern will until 1045 PM.
&&
LAT...LON 4110 8820 4119 8825 4147 8825 4147 8795
4100 8787 4100 8818
TIME...MOT...LOC 0312Z 251DEG 47KT 4151 8799 4124 8790 4104 8789
$$
Birk
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