Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 7:59PM CDT until April 17 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 5:59pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 759 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Hollowayville, or near Hennepin, 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.
Locations impacted include...
Spring Valley, Granville, Ladd, Dalzell, Mark, Cherry and
Standard.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 54 and 72.
Interstate 180 between mile markers 1 and 13.
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:
Bureau, IL; Putnam, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov