Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 8:31PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 6:31pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 831 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Emden, or 14
miles northeast of Mason City, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
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 tornado will be near...
Hopedale and Armington around 835 PM CDT.
Minier around 840 PM CDT.
Stanford around 845 PM CDT.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 155 between mile markers 9 and 17.
Interstate 55 between mile markers 143 and 151.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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:
Logan, IL; McLean, IL; Tazewell, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov