41°17'N / 89°3'V / Høyde 188 m / 17:03 02.04.2026, America/Chicago (UTC-5)
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til: 02.04.2026, 20:00
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 89 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS BOONE DE KALB LA SALLE LEE OGLE WINNEBAGO IN NORTHEAST ILLINOIS GRUNDY KANE KENDALL MCHENRY THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALGONQUIN, AURORA, BELVIDERE, BYRON, COAL CITY, CRYSTAL LAKE, DEKALB, DIXON, ELGIN, LA SALLE, MARSEILLES, MCHENRY, MENDOTA, MINOOKA, MORRIS, OREGON, OSWEGO, OTTAWA, PLANO, ROCHELLE, ROCKFORD, STREATOR, SYCAMORE, WOODSTOCK, AND YORKVILLE.
La Salle
NWS Chicago IL
02.04.2026, 13:43
fra: 02.04.2026, 11:06
til: 03.04.2026, 05:15
...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Putnam, La Salle and Bureau zones. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including La Salle...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon to late Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Lower parking lot at Starved Rock State Park is inundated east of La Salle. High water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.0 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Bureau; Putnam; La Salle
A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but
not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along
rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest
forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by late tonight.NWS Chicago IL02.04.2026, 11:06
fra: 02.04.2026, 13:00
til: 02.04.2026, 19:00
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
La Salle,La SalleWinds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.NWS Chicago IL02.04.2026, 10:36