Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 3 at 6:49PM CDT until April 3 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 3, 2026 - 4:49pm
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 648 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Manito, or 11
miles northwest of Mason City, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Manito, South Pekin, Green Valley, San Jose, Forest City, and Topeka.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for 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.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Mason, IL; Tazewell, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov