Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Iroquois County, Illinois
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 10 at 1:42AM CDT until August 10 at 3:15AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
SVRLOT The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... East central Livingston County in central Illinois... Central Ford County in east central Illinois... Iroquois County in east central Illinois... Southern Newton County in northwestern Indiana... Benton County in northwestern Indiana... Southwestern Jasper County in northwestern Indiana... * Until 315 AM CDT/415 AM EDT/. * At 141 AM CDT/241 AM EDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Saunemin to Ashkum to 7 miles north of Sheldon, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Watseka, Fowler, Gilman, Kentland, Clifton, Milford, Otterbein, Chatsworth, Remington, Onarga, Forrest, Oxford, Sheldon, Goodland, Brook, Cissna Park, Piper City, Boswell, Ashkum, Buckley, Cullom, Saunemin, Martinton, Earl Park, and Stockland.
Effective August 10, 2026 at 2:42 AM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 4:15 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Chicago IL
Expires
August 10, 2026 at 4:15 AM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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.
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Iroquois County, Illinois?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 10, 2026 at 4:15 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Iroquois County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Ford County, Livingston County, Benton County, Jasper County, Newton County.