Tornadoes confirmed in Illinois as severe weather outbreak continues

There have been multiple tornado warnings in Illinois Thursday, including at least one confirmed tornado near Dixon.

According to the National Weather Service, that tornado was confirmed by spotters and radar at approximately 6:15 p.m.

The storms that produced the tornado are moving to the northeast at 45 miles per hour.

More tornado warnings were also reported by NWS near the Quad Cities, according to officials.

Those storms are part of a system that is pushing toward the Chicago area, with a tornado watch in effect for McHenry, DeKalb, Kane, LaSalle, Kendall and Grundy counties until 8 p.m.

The entire Chicago area is at an enhanced risk of severe weather, with large hail and gusty winds also possible, officials warn.

We will update this story with more details as they become available.