Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/20/2026 10:57

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 20 at 12:57PM CDT until July 20 at 1:15PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 10:57am
Expires: 
July 20, 2026 - 11:15am
Description: 
At 1257 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and straight line wind damage was located along a line extending from near North Henderson to Galesburg Municipal Airport to near Cameron, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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. These tornadic storms will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Warren County, including the following locations... Gerlaw, Coldbrook, Cameron, and Alexis.
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. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Warren, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL