Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 8:50PM CDT until April 17 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 6:50pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 849 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Danvers to near McLean to near Sherman, moving
east at 60 mph. Several small tornadoes have been reported along the
line as well, and a number of Tornado Warnings are also in effect.
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...
Bloomington, Normal, Lincoln, Sherman, Atlanta, Williamsville,
Danvers, McLean, Waynesville, and Elkhart around 855 PM CDT.
Heyworth, Mount Pulaski, and Cornland around 900 PM CDT.
Wapella, Kenney, and Chestnut around 905 PM CDT.
Clinton and Latham around 910 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include
Salisbury, Lawndale, Dillon, Shirley, Lincolns New Salem, Midland
City, Hallsville, Cantrall, Fancy Prairie, and Broadwell.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 155 between mile markers 0 and 28.
Interstate 39 between mile markers 0 and 1.
Interstate 55 between mile markers 103 and 164.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 121 and 138.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central and
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.
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:
Cass, IL; De Witt, IL; Logan, IL; McLean, IL; Mason, IL; Menard, IL; Sangamon, IL; Tazewell, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
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