Tornado Watch news
Much of northern and eastern Illinois is under a severe weather warning, including a tornado watch until 9 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
A tornado watch has been issued until 10 p.m. Tuesday for parts of DeKalb, La Salle, Lee, Ogle, Boone and Winnebago counties, according to the National Weather Service.
A possible tornado was spotted near Hinckley Tuesday night, according to a spokesperson with the National Weather Service. A tornado watch remains in effect for DeKalb County through 10 p.m., and a wind advisory through 6 a.m. Wednesday.
A tornado touched down in the Wheaton area Friday night, the National Weather Service said.
The tornado began at 135th Street, just west of Meadow Lane, in Plainfield, and tracked east and northeast before weakening near Route 59, according to the National Weather Service.
A low-level tornado that touched down in far west side of Joliet, causing light damage to the area, and there’s a chance of more rain or snow later this week.
The NWS is forecasting two rounds of showers and thunderstorms, with the first round ending at 4 p.m. The second round of thunderstorms is expected to arrive later this afternoon after 4 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m.