Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 6:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 4:52pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 651 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Wyanet, or 7
miles west of Princeton, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Princeton, Walnut, Wyanet, Sheffield, Tiskilwa, La Moille, Buda,
Ohio, Malden, Manlius, Dover, New Bedford, Providence, Kasbeer, Van
Orin, Normandy, Bureau County Fairgrounds, and Zearing.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 41 and 61.
Interstate 180 near mile marker 13.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for north central
Illinois.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
the Quad Cities.
Area Description:
Bureau, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov