Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 2 at 6:35PM CDT until April 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 4:35pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 634 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Tiskilwa, or
near Princeton, 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...
Princeton, Hennepin, Spring Valley, DePue, Granville, Ladd, Bureau
Junction, Mark, Malden, Seatonville, Dalzell, Cherry and
Arlington.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 50 and 73.
Interstate 180 between mile markers 1 and 13.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for north central
Illinois.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
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:
Bureau, IL; Putnam, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov