Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 7:54PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 5:54pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 754 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Timberlane to near Cherry Valley to near Ashton,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Rockford, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Roscoe, Rochelle, Byron,
Oregon, Rockford Airport, Cherry Valley, Winnebago, Davis Junction,
Hillcrest, Stillman Valley, Lost Nation, New Milford, Creston,
Lindenwood, Monroe Center, Kings, and Chana.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for north 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.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Ogle, IL; Winnebago, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: