Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 7:20PM CDT until April 17 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 5:20pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 719 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near La
Fayette, or near Toulon, moving northeast at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Wyoming and Toulon around 725 PM CDT.
Castleton around 730 PM CDT.
Bradford around 735 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include West
Jersey.
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:
Knox, IL; Stark, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov