Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 4:44PM CDT until April 17 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 2:44pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 444 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Durand, or 13 miles west of Rockton, moving east at
40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and baseball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Beloit, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Roscoe, South Beloit, Rockton,
Pecatonica, Durand, Harrison, Shirland, and Lake Summerset.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Winnebago, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov