Tornado Warning — Bureau County, Illinois
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately in a sturdy building, away from windows.
Current Status
🌪️ Active: Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued August 12 at 8:33AM CDT until August 12 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
At 832 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Arlington, or near Mendota, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Bureau County, including the following locations... Arlington.
Effective August 12, 2026 at 9:33 AM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Tornado Warning
Severity
extreme
Issued By
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Last Checked
1 hour ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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. Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Tornado Warning mean for Bureau County, Illinois?
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately in a sturdy building, away from windows.
Is this Tornado Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 hour ago). It's set to expire August 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.
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