Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 8:02PM CDT until April 17 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 6:02pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
TORILX
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Fulton County in west central Illinois...
West central Tazewell County in central Illinois...
Southwestern Peoria County in central Illinois...
* Until 830 PM CDT.
* At 802 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over
St. David, or near Canton, moving northeast at 65 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...
Glasford around 810 PM CDT.
Mapleton around 815 PM CDT.
Bartonville and Peoria International Airport around 820 PM CDT.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 8:30 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 8:30 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Fulton, IL; Peoria, IL; Tazewell, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov