Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 8:51PM CDT until April 17 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 6:51pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 851 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Malta to Sandwich to near Serena to near Wenona,
moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Public.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
DeKalb, Ottawa, Streator, Peru, La Salle, Sandwich, Marseilles,
Sheridan, Shabbona, Spring Valley, Lake Holiday, Oglesby, Seneca,
Hinckley, Somonauk, Earlville, Waterman, North Utica, Maple Park,
Serena, Wenona, Leland, Tonica, Grand Ridge, and Naplate.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for north central
Illinois. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT
for central and northeastern 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.
Prepare immediately for damaging winds and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.
Area Description:
De Kalb, IL; La Salle, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: