Severe Thunderstorm Warning Illinois | Effective 04/02/2026 15:49

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 2 at 5:49PM CDT until April 2 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 2, 2026 - 3:49pm
Expires: 
April 2, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 548 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Lyndon, or near Morrison, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Sterling, Rock Falls, Coleta, Emerson, Round Grove, Malvern, White Pigeon, Agnew, Como, Douglas Park and Whiteside County Airport. This includes Interstate 88 between mile markers 14 and 44.
Instruction: 
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for north central and northwestern Illinois. A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a basement or small interior room. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in the Quad Cities.
Area Description: 
Henry, IL; Whiteside, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov