Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 9:10PM CDT until April 17 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 7:10pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 910 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Downs, or 10
miles southeast of Bloomington, moving east at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar 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...
Saybrook around 920 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Ellsworth, Anchor, Holder, Cooksville, Moraine View State Park,
Arrowsmith, Bellflower, and Cropsey.
This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 141 and 154.
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.
Area Description:
McLean, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov