Illinois Tornado Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 17:18

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 7:18PM CDT until April 17 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 5:18pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 717 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Roscoe, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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... Poplar Grove, Candlewick Lake, and Capron around 725 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: 
Boone, IL; Winnebago, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL