Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 9:42PM CDT until April 17 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 7:42pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
SVRILX
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Piatt County in central Illinois...
* Until 1015 PM CDT.
* At 942 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near De Land,
moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
White Heath around 945 PM CDT.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 72 between mile markers 166 and 172.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 161 and 167.
Instruction:
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Illinois.
Area Description:
Piatt, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov