Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Iroquois, Newton, and Benton Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for eastern Iroquois County in east central Illinois, Newton County in northwestern Indiana, and Benton County in northwestern Indiana. The warning is effective until 8:45 PM CDT (9:45 PM EDT).

Affected Areas

The following geographic regions are included in this warning:

• Illinois: Eastern Iroquois County
• Indiana: Newton and Benton Counties

Impacted locations include Watseka, Fowler, Kentland, Milford, Otterbein, Morocco, Lake Village, Roselawn, Oxford, Sheldon, Goodland, Brook, Boswell, Shelby, Martinton, Earl Park, Stockland, Crescent City, Beaverville, Woodland, Donovan, Wellington, Ambia, Papineau, and Iroquois.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should seek shelter immediately to avoid potential hazards from wind and debris.

Expected Conditions

At 7:41 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were tracked along a line extending from Gilman to near Potomac, moving northeast at 60 mph.

• Wind: 60 mph wind gusts are expected (radar indicated).
• Hail: Hail size up to .75 inches is possible.
• Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 7:42 PM CDT on March 15, 2026. It is scheduled to remain in effect until 8:45 PM CDT (9:45 PM EDT).