Storm Prediction Center put Moderate Risk (level 4 out of 5) for parts of Illinois and Indiana. Rare for June. Millions of people in danger zone.
All bad weather possible: strong tornadoes, very damaging winds, big hail, heavy rain with flash flood.
Two rounds of storms expected, first in afternoon, second in evening/night. Supercells can make long track tornadoes.
This happen just few days after last severe weather hit same areas. FOX Weather meteorologist Ian Oliver talk about it in live stream.
People need have plan: stay away from windows, have battery radio, watch alerts. Chicago on edge of risk.
The risk of a few strong tornadoes has shifted slightly southwards, with the corridor of greatest risk along Interstate 74. pic.twitter.com/eWBUifFk1h
— MyRadar Weather (@MyRadarWX) June 17, 2026
Mid-day severe weather update from the Storm Prediction Center:
Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into tonight, with the peak threat centered over Illinois and Indiana. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts over 75 mph and damaging wind-driven large… pic.twitter.com/ZZtol1YGKr— National Weather Service (@NWS) June 17, 2026
Today's highest tornado threat has shifted further south and west, to include Indianapolis and Springfield.
EF-3+ tornadoes will be possible in this region. Now is the time to stay weather aware. We will be live soon with extensive live coverage with storm chasers on the ground. pic.twitter.com/ZGfyvazZYP
— Max Velocity (@MaxVelocityWX) June 17, 2026