Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 7:38PM CDT until April 17 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 5:38pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 737 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Harvard, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. Report of funnel cloud along IL-
173 in McHenry County.
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.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Hebron around 745 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Wonder Lake, Richmond, Fox Lake, Johnsburg, Twin Lakes, Spring Grove,
Pistakee Highlands and Genoa City.
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:
McHenry, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov