Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northern Winnebago County Until 8:45 PM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northern Winnebago County in north central Illinois. The alert was issued at 7:40 PM CDT and is effective immediately.

Affected Areas

The warning covers Northern Winnebago County. Specific locations expected to be impacted include:

• Roscoe
• South Beloit
• Rockton
• Durand
• Harrison
• Shirland
• Lake Summerset

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. People and animals outdoors are at risk of injury. Residents should take immediate precautions to protect property, as damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles is expected due to hail.

Expected Conditions

• Hazards: Ping pong ball size hail (1.50 inches) and wind gusts up to 50 MPH.
• Source: Public reports confirmed ping pong ball size hail near McConnel in Stephenson County associated with this storm.
• Storm Movement: At 7:39 PM CDT, the severe thunderstorm was located near Cedarville, or 9 miles north of Freeport, moving east at 40 mph.

Timeline

The alert is effective from 7:40 PM CDT on March 10, 2026, and is currently scheduled to expire at 8:45 PM CDT.