Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 8:46PM CDT until April 17 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 6:46pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
TORLOT
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Livingston County in central Illinois...
Southern La Salle County in north central Illinois...
* Until 945 PM CDT.
* At 846 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located
along a line extending from near Washburn to near Mackinaw to
Armington, 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.
* Locations impacted include...
Flanagan, Cornell and Pontiac.
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.
This line 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:
La Salle, IL; Livingston, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: