Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 8:56PM CDT until April 17 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 6:56pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 856 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over McNabb, or 8
miles southeast of Hennepin, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Spring Valley, Granville, Dalzell, McNabb, Mark, Magnolia, Standard,
and Florid.
This includes Interstate 80 in Illinois near mile marker 72.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for north 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.
Area Description:
Bureau, IL; Putnam, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov