Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 6:47PM CDT until April 17 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 4:47pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
TORILX
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Knox County in west central Illinois...
* Until 730 PM CDT.
* At 646 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near
Abingdon, or 7 miles southwest of Galesburg, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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.
* These dangerous storms will be near...
Galesburg around 650 PM CDT.
Knoxville around 655 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Williamsfield.
This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 48 and 67.
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.
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:
Knox, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov