Tornado Warning Issued for La Salle and Livingston Counties in Illinois Until 9:15 PM CDT
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for parts of La Salle and Livingston counties as a dangerous storm moves through the area.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Tornado Warning for northwestern Livingston County in central Illinois and southeastern La Salle County in north central Illinois. The alert was issued at 8:36 PM CDT after radar indicated rotation within a severe thunderstorm.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Northwestern Livingston County in central Illinois
- Southeastern La Salle County in north central Illinois
- Specific locations in the path include Streator (around 8:40 PM CDT) and South Streator (around 8:45 PM CDT).
What You Should Do
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 immediately and protect yourself from flying debris. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Expected Conditions
At 8:35 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Wenona, or 9 miles west of Streator, moving east at 40 mph.
Hazards include:
- Tornado
- Golf ball size hail (1.75 inches)
- Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles
- Likely tree damage
Timeline
The Tornado Warning is effective as of 8:36 PM CDT and is currently set to expire at 9:15 PM CDT on March 10, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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