La Salle, Illinois – Unsettling conditions are building across portions of northern Illinois this afternoon, with the potential for funnel clouds to form in La Salle, Livingston, Iroquois, Ford, and Benton counties. The National Weather Service is closely monitoring this developing weather pattern, which may escalate into brief landspout tornadoes or low-topped supercells, if storms intensify.
According to the National Weather Service, atmospheric conditions are favorable for funnel clouds to form, typically rotating for only a few minutes before dissipating. However, if the storms strengthen, there could be an increased risk of brief tornadoes. Residents in the affected counties should remain vigilant, as these phenomena can develop quickly, sometimes without warning.
Local officials urge anyone in the affected areas to stay informed about weather updates. The counties of La Salle, Livingston, Iroquois, Ford, and Benton are all at risk, and driving conditions may deteriorate rapidly if tornadoes form. As a precaution, people should avoid traveling during periods of intense storm activity and seek shelter indoors, particularly in areas with the strongest rotation.
The National Weather Service will continue to issue updates, and warnings will be issued if conditions warrant. Stay tuned for the latest information, and take action if threatening weather approaches.
