Illinois Tornado Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 16:56

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 6:56PM CDT until April 17 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 4:56pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 656 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles northwest of Golden, or 18 miles north of Quincy Regional Airport, moving east at 70 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. Other locations impacted by the tornado include Woodville.
Instruction: 
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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. Heavy rainfall is hiding this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. Take cover now!
Area Description: 
Adams, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO