Severe thunderstorm warnings were also in effect for northern Newton and Jasper counties in Indiana, and southeast Will and eastern Kankakee counties in Illinois, until 3:15 p.m.

The Tornado Watch is in effect until 9 p.m. for dozens of Illinois counties such as Grundy, Kendall, Kankakee, La Salle and Will. Indiana counties that are under the watch include Newton, Benton, Warren and Tippecanoe, among others.