Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 24 at 6:16PM CDT until June 24 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 4:16pm
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 616 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Kirkland, or 9
miles northwest of DeKalb, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
DeKalb, Sycamore, Genoa, Cortland, Kirkland, Maple Park, Kingston,
Malta, and Fairdale.
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.
Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.
Area Description:
De Kalb, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: