Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 27 at 5:12PM CDT until July 27 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 3:12pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 511 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Martinton, or
near Watseka, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tennis ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts. The largest
hail will fall over rural parts of Iroquois County east of
Interstate 57.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Watseka, Gilman, Clifton, Onarga, Sheldon, Chebanse, Ashkum,
Martinton, Crescent City, Danforth, Beaverville, Donovan, Papineau,
and Iroquois.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Iroquois, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: