Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06-17-2026 19:36

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 17 at 9:36PM CDT until June 17 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 7:36pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
TORLOT The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Central Lake County in northeastern Illinois... * Until 1000 PM CDT. * At 935 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Gages Lake, or over Grayslake, 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... Waukegan, North Chicago, Gurnee, Mundelein, Libertyville, Lake Forest, Gages Lake, Park City, Lake Bluff, and Green Oaks around 940 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 10:00 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 10:00 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Lake, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL