Illinois Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 06/24/2026 14:34

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 24 at 4:34PM CDT until June 24 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 24, 2026 - 2:34pm
Expires: 
June 24, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 434 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Rockton to near Winnebago to Pecatonica, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. These severe storms will be near... Rockford, Machesney Park, Roscoe, South Beloit, Rockton, Winnebago, and Pecatonica around 440 PM CDT. Loves Park around 445 PM CDT. Cherry Valley around 455 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include Shirland and Harrison.
Instruction: 
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Area Description: 
Winnebago, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL