Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 9:16PM CDT until April 17 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 7:16pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 916 PM CDT, tornado producing storms were located along a line
extending from near Lexington to near Colfax to 9 miles west of
Saybrook to near Le Roy, moving east at 60 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.
These tornadic storms will be near...
Fairbury and Gibson City around 930 PM CDT.
Forrest around 935 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of these tornadic storms include
Chatsworth, Paxton, Piper City, Onarga, Buckley, Gilman, Cissna Park
and Ashkum.
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 line 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:
Ford, IL; Iroquois, IL; Livingston, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov