Illinois Tornado Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 18:06

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 8:06PM CDT until April 17 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 6:06pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 806 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near Toulon, moving northeast at 50 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 810 PM CDT. Castleton around 815 PM CDT. Bradford around 820 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Duncan.
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: 
Marshall, IL; Peoria, IL; Stark, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov