Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 10:15PM CDT until April 17 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 8:15pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
TORLOT
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Kankakee County in northeastern Illinois...
* Until 1045 PM CDT.
* At 1015 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near
Momence, moving northeast at 55 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...
Momence and Grant Park around 1020 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 10:45 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 10:45 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:
Kankakee, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov