Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 8:56PM CDT until April 17 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 6:56pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 855 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Normal, moving east at 55 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...
Bloomington and Normal around 900 PM CDT.
Towanda around 905 PM CDT.
Colfax around 920 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Cooksville, Anchor, Weston, Cropsey, Kappa, and Central Illinois
Regional Airport.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 39 between mile markers 0 and 10.
Interstate 55 between mile markers 158 and 187.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 118 and 132.
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:
McLean, IL; Woodford, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov