Illinois Tornado Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 18:54

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 8:54PM CDT until April 17 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 6:54pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
TORILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Marshall County in central Illinois... Northeastern Woodford County in central Illinois... * Until 915 PM CDT. * At 854 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over Benson, or 13 miles northeast of Eureka, moving east at 60 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... Minonk around 900 PM CDT. This includes Interstate 39 between mile markers 17 and 40.
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; Woodford, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov