Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 9:53PM CDT until April 17 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 7:53pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 952 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Wilmington to near Herscher to near Piper City to
near Paxton, 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.
Locations impacted include...
Joliet, New Lenox, Channahon, Minooka, Braidwood, Wilmington, Paxton,
Gilman, Herscher, Clifton, Manhattan, Diamond, Elwood, Limestone,
Onarga, Lakewood Shores, Chebanse, Ashkum, Buckley, Preston Heights,
Essex, Danforth, Godley, Loda, and Bonfield.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern
and east 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.
Prepare immediately for damaging winds and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.
Area Description:
Ford, IL; Iroquois, IL; Kankakee, IL; Will, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov