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Tornado Warning for Kankakee, IL; Will, IL

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Kankakee, Will
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Observed

What is happening

At 1057 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near Crete, or near Steger, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes...

What the bulletin says to do

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

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Bulletin details

At 1057 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near Crete, or near Steger, moving east at 55 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. This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Will and northeastern Kankakee Counties.

Lifecycle record

Official revisions

5 captured
  1. Update

    Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 10:58AM CDT until August 11 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

    Official revision
  2. Update

    Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 10:47AM CDT until August 11 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

    Official revision
  3. Update

    Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 10:43AM CDT until August 11 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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  4. Update

    Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 10:37AM CDT until August 11 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

    Official revision
  5. Alert

    Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 10:27AM CDT until August 11 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Chicago IL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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