Tornado Warning — Lee 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 10:41PM CDT until August 9 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
At 1040 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Paw Paw, or 9 miles north of Mendota, 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. Locations impacted include... Paw Paw, Lee, and Compton.
Effective August 9, 2026 at 11:41 PM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 12:30 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Tornado Warning
Severity
extreme
Issued By
NWS Chicago IL
Expires
August 10, 2026 at 12:30 AM ET
Last Checked
21 minutes 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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. 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 Lee 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 (21 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 10, 2026 at 12:30 AM ET.
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