Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 9:01PM CDT until April 17 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 7:01pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
TORILX
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern McLean County in central Illinois...
* Until 945 PM CDT.
* At 901 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near
Downs, or 7 miles south of Bloomington, moving east 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...
Downs around 905 PM CDT.
Saybrook around 920 PM CDT.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 55 between mile markers 152 and 158.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 132 and 155.
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 9:45 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 9:45 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:
McLean, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov