Freeze Warning
FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 AM CDT SATURDAY
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Winnebago County, Illinois: tornado and severe weather warnings
A freeze warning is in effect for Winnebago County as of 6:01 PM CDT.
Open the live map on Winnebago County Get a message when a warning reaches your address
The map shows radar, every warning shape, and the path and arrival time of each storm cell headed toward the center of Winnebago County. Tap your own street on it for times that apply to you.
The last 12 months in Winnebago County
- 6 tornado warnings
- 14 severe thunderstorm warnings
- 4 flash flood warnings
- 4 tornado watches
- 10 severe thunderstorm watches
The most recent tornado warning that included Winnebago County was issued Jul 3, 2026 by the Weather Service office in Chicago, IL.
| Date | Issued | Type | Office | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 3:45 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | LOT | text |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 8:45 AM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | LOT | text |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 6:51 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | LOT | text |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 6:35 PM CDT | Tornado warning | LOT | text |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 11:14 AM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | LOT | text |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 5:02 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | LOT | text |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 4:22 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | LOT | text |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 5:39 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | LOT | text |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 5:30 PM CDT | Flash flood warning | LOT | text |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1:38 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | LOT | text |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 7:26 PM CDT | Flash flood warning | LOT | text |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 7:09 PM CDT | Tornado warning | LOT | text |
A warning counts here if the Weather Service listed Winnebago County in it, even if the warned area covered only part of the county.
Nearby
- Boone County, IL
- Ogle County, IL
- Rock County, WI
- Stephenson County, IL
- Green County, WI
- McHenry County, IL
- DeKalb County, IL
- Walworth County, WI
- All of Illinois
What the alerts mean
Alerts come from the National Weather Service and refresh every minute. Past warnings come from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of Weather Service products. During a warning, also listen to local radio, TV or a weather radio.