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WFUS53 KLOT 182104
TORLOT
ILC089-182130-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
404 PM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Kane County in northeastern Illinois...

* Until 430 PM CDT.

* At 404 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Hampshire, or 7 miles east of Genoa, moving east
  at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

  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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Huntley, Hampshire, and Pingree Grove around 410 PM CDT.
  Elgin and Gilberts around 415 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4204 8836 4204 8860 4207 8860 4207 8859
      4209 8859 4215 8838
TIME...MOT...LOC 2104Z 260DEG 23KT 4207 8855

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

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