Tornado Warning Issued for Ogle and Winnebago Counties in Illinois
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NOAA issued it on April 16, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Tornado Warning is in effect for Ogle and Winnebago counties in Illinois until 8:30 PM CDT, with a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moving northeast at 35 mph.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Illinois
- Issued
- April 16, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Chicago IL
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern Illinois.
Tornado Warning in Illinois
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Tornado Warning. This alert is effective from 7:56 PM CDT until 8:30 PM CDT on April 15, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects northwestern Ogle County and southwestern Winnebago County in north central Illinois. Specific locations in the path include Forreston, Mount Morris, Pecatonica, and Winnebago.
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 and protect yourself from flying debris.
Expected Conditions
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado is occurring. Hazards include tornado, flying debris, damage to mobile homes, roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees. Maximum hail size is up to 0.75 inches. The storm has a history of producing funnel clouds, as indicated by radar.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 7:56 PM CDT on April 15, 2026, and expires at 8:30 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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