The following storm and tornado warnings have been issued for La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties.
8:25 p.m. Tornado watch canceled for La Salle, Livingston counties
The tornado watch for La Salle and Livingston counties has been canceled.
7:17 p.m. Tornado watch canceled for Bureau County
The tornado watch has been canceled for Bureau County and other northwestern Illinois counties, according to the National Weather Service Quad Cities.
The Tornado Watch has been cancelled for all of northwest Illinois.
— NWS Quad Cities (@NWSQuadCities) February 28, 2024
We did have a tornado based on reports in Henry County, IL. More on that later.
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6:47 p.m. Severe thunderstorm warning, northern La Salle County
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Sheridan, Earlville, Lake Holiday and Plano, among other communities in northern La Salle County. Storm may include winds up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Oswego IL, Yorkville IL and Plano IL until 7:30 PM CST pic.twitter.com/Jzi0SNUMRc
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) February 28, 2024
6:42 p.m. Tornado in Bureau County canceled
The tornado warning in Bureau County has been cancelled, as the storm has weakened near Manlius in Bureau County. Small hail and lightning will continue through northern Bureau County, according to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities.
6:28 p.m. Tornado warning in DeKalb County, just north of Earlville
A tornado warning for Hinckley, Waterman and Shabbona to 7:15 p.m.
Tornado Warning including Hinckley IL, Waterman IL and Shabbona IL until 7:15 PM CST pic.twitter.com/NMQzKjkfQ9
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) February 28, 2024
6:24 p.m. Tornado warning in DeKalb County, just north of La Salle County
The tornado warrning is in effect for Hinckley and Waterman to 7:15 p.m.
Tornado Warning including Hinckley IL and Waterman IL until 7:15 PM CST pic.twitter.com/yMGWaqbVht
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) February 28, 2024
6:13 p.m. Severe storm north of La Salle County
A severe thunderstorm warning continues for Paw Paw and Sublette to 6:45 p.m. This storm will contain golf ball sized hail.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Dixon IL, Rochelle IL and Amboy IL until 6:45 PM CST. This storm will contain golf ball sized hail! pic.twitter.com/ilOcKUPtT3
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) February 28, 2024
6:09 p.m. Tornado is confirmed in Bureau County
The storm exiting Henry County headed into Bureau County has had a confirmed tornado. Get inside and low in a sturdy structure if ahead of it. This also is near Interstate 80. Motorists are encouraged to get off the roadway and to safe shelter.
6:08 p.m. Tornado warning for Bureau County
A tornado warning was issued for Henry and Bureau counties, including Princeton, Wyanet and Atkinson to 7 p.m., according to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities.
Tornado Warning including Princeton IL, Wyanet IL and Atkinson IL until 7:00 PM CST pic.twitter.com/mbXqv79l8V
— NWS Quad Cities (@NWSQuadCities) February 28, 2024
5:56 p.m. Tornado Warning in La Salle, DeKalb, Lee counties
A tornado warning was issued for Lee, DeKalb and La Salle counties including Paw Paw, Sublette and Lee to 6:45 p.m.
Tornado Warning including Paw Paw IL, Sublette IL and Lee IL until 6:45 PM CST pic.twitter.com/9qCRdGew7k
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) February 27, 2024
3:54 p.m. Tornado watch for Northern Illinois
A tornado watch has been issued for northern Illinois to 10 p.m., including La Salle, Livingston, Bureau and Putnam counties.
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin until 10 PM CST pic.twitter.com/WQEgbAPvnw
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) February 27, 2024