Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 8:34PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 6:34pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 832 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Sparland to near Germantown Hills to Pekin to
Emden to near Tallula, moving east at 50 mph. Numerous small
tornadoes have been observed along this line across Tazewell and
Mason Counties.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
These severe storms will be near...
East Peoria and Henry around 840 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include
Mossville, North Pekin, Lake Wildwood, Hopewell, Alta, Powerton,
Atterberry, Norwood, Oakford, and Lawn Ridge.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 474 between mile markers 0 and 14.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 84 and 98.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central,
north central and west central 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.
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:
Cass, IL; Marshall, IL; Mason, IL; Menard, IL; Peoria, IL; Stark, IL; Tazewell, IL; Woodford, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov