Illinois Tornado Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 17:56

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 7:56PM CDT until April 17 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 5:56pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
TORILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Tornado Warning for... South central Fulton County in west central Illinois... Central Mason County in central Illinois... * Until 830 PM CDT. * At 756 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over Bath, or 8 miles southwest of Havana, moving east 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... Kilbourne around 800 PM CDT. Easton around 805 PM CDT. Mason City around 815 PM CDT.
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. This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Area Description: 
Fulton, IL; Mason, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov