Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 5:42PM CDT until April 17 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 542 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Fairview, or
about 5 miles northwest of Canton, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe storm will be near...
Farmington around 545 PM CDT.
Elmwood and Yates City around 550 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Norris,
Gilson, Fiatt, Middle Grove, Ellisville, and Delong.
This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 64 and 77.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central and
west central Illinois.
This storm is producing destructive winds and large damaging hail.
SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Lincoln.
Area Description:
Fulton, IL; Knox, IL; Peoria, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: