Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 9:17PM CDT until April 17 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 7:17pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 917 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Maroa, or near
Clinton, moving east at 50 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...
Weldon around 920 PM CDT.
De Land around 930 PM CDT.
White Heath around 935 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Milmine, Clinton Power Station, Weldon Springs State Park, Lane, De
Witt, Galesville, and Lodge.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 72 between mile markers 139 and 173.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 154 and 168.
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:
De Witt, IL; McLean, IL; Macon, IL; Piatt, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov