Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/27/2026 14:39

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 27 at 4:39PM CDT until July 27 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 27, 2026 - 2:39pm
Expires: 
July 27, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 439 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Chebanse, or near Clifton, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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... Clifton and Chebanse around 445 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Ashkum.
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: 
Iroquois, IL; Kankakee, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL