Tornado Warning — Henry 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 9 at 9:58PM CDT until August 9 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
At 958 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Johnson-Sauk Trail State Park, or 7 miles north of Kewanee, moving east at 15 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 dangerous storm will be near... Johnson-Sauk Trail State Park around 1005 PM CDT. This also includes Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area. This includes Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 34 and 35.
Effective August 9, 2026 at 10:58 PM ET · Expires August 9, 2026 at 11:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Tornado Warning
Severity
extreme
Issued By
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Expires
August 9, 2026 at 11:15 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Tornado Warning mean for Henry 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 minute ago). It's set to expire August 9, 2026 at 11:15 PM ET.
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