Illinois Tornado Warning | Effective 04/15/2026 17:59

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 15 at 7:59PM CDT until April 15 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 5:59pm
Expires: 
April 15, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
TORDVN The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Stephenson County in northwestern Illinois... * Until 830 PM CDT. * At 759 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Adeline, or 9 miles north of Mount Morris, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near... German Valley around 805 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description: 
Stephenson, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL