Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 3 at 5:42PM CDT until July 3 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
TORDVN
The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Stephenson County in northwestern Illinois...
* Until 645 PM CDT.
* At 541 PM CDT, two severe thunderstorms both capable of producing
a tornado were located in southern Stephenson County, one 5 miles
south of Stockton, and the other near Freeport, both moving east
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
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...
Pearl City, Loran, and Kent around 545 PM CDT.
Eleroy around 550 PM CDT.
Bolton around 555 PM CDT.
Freeport around 600 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Scioto Mills, Stephenson County Fairgrounds, Albertus Airport,
German Valley, Ridott and Winneshiek.
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.
Area Description:
Stephenson, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: