Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 7:43PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 5:43pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 743 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Vermont to near Meredosia, moving east at 50
mph. Structural damage was reported near Industry in McDonough
County, and the strongest winds are likely across southern Fulton
County.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
These severe storms will be near...
Beardstown, Meredosia, Bluff Springs, and Browning around 750 PM
CDT.
Havana, Arenzville, and Bath around 755 PM CDT.
Virginia and Chandlerville around 800 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include
Camden, Frederick, Bluff City, Concord, Ray, Snicarte, and
Philadelphia.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central and
west central Illinois.
Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. It is best to move to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a building. These storms may
cause serious injury and significant property damage.
Area Description:
Cass, IL; Fulton, IL; Mason, IL; Morgan, IL; Schuyler, IL; Scott, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: