Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 7:48PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 5:48pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 748 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Ipava, or 9 miles
northwest of Lewistown, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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 tornado will be near...
Cuba around 755 PM CDT.
Fairview around 800 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Bryant, Norris, Smithfield, Little America, Fiatt, Bernadotte,
Banner, Dunfermline, and Marietta.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
Area Description:
Fulton, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: