Illinois Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/14/2026 20:44

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 10:44PM CDT until April 14 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 14, 2026 - 8:44pm
Expires: 
April 14, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description: 
At 1044 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Prospect Heights to Elmhurst, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Chicago, Evanston, Skokie, Des Plaines, Oak Park, Glenview, Park Ridge, Niles, Irving Park, Austin, West Ridge, West Town, Lake View, Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Rogers Park, Edgewater, Uptown, Lincoln Park and Near North Side.
Instruction: 
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for northeastern Illinois. Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows.
Area Description: 
Cook, IL; DuPage, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL