Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 9:37PM CDT until April 17 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 7:37pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 937 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from near Seneca to Dwight to Saunemin, 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...
Morris, Gardner, and Mazon around 940 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of these tornadic storms include
Braidwood, Coal City, Diamond, Braceville, Channahon, Minooka,
Wilmington, Herscher, Lakewood Shores, Joliet, Elwood, Limestone,
Chebanse, Kankakee, Bourbonnais and Manhattan.
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:
Grundy, IL; Kankakee, IL; Kendall, IL; Livingston, IL; Will, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov