Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 6:15PM CDT until April 17 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 614 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Elmore, or 8
miles southwest of Toulon, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Broadcast media. At 612 PM, a large tree branch was down at
the junction of state highways 8 and 97 near Maquon.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe storm will be near...
Toulon around 620 PM CDT.
Wyoming around 625 PM CDT.
Osceola and Elmira around 630 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include West
Jersey, Dahinda, Duncan, East Galesburg, and Monica.
This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 49 and 66.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central,
north central and west central Illinois.
This storm is producing destructive winds and large damaging hail.
SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Lincoln.
Area Description:
Knox, IL; Peoria, IL; Stark, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov