Illinois Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 17:16

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 7:16PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 5:16pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 716 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Maquon to near McDonough County 4-H Grounds, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include... Macomb, Bushnell, Bardolph and New Philadelphia.
Instruction: 
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for west 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.
Area Description: 
Hancock, IL; Henderson, IL; McDonough, IL; Warren, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL