Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 8:34PM CDT until April 17 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 6:34pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 834 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 8 miles northwest of Paw Paw to near Earlville to 8
miles southwest of Leland to near Tonica, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Public.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
DeKalb, Ottawa, Streator, Peru, La Salle, Sandwich, Mendota,
Marseilles, Amboy, Sheridan, Shabbona, Lake Holiday, Oglesby, Seneca,
Hinckley, Somonauk, Earlville, Waterman, North Utica, Maple Park,
Serena, Wenona, Leland, Paw Paw, and Tonica.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for north central
Illinois. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT
for central and northeastern Illinois.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
Prepare immediately for damaging winds and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.
Area Description:
De Kalb, IL; La Salle, IL; Lee, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov