Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 2 at 6:16PM CDT until April 2 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 4:16pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
TORILX
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Knox County in west central Illinois...
Northwestern Peoria County in central Illinois...
* Until 645 PM CDT.
* At 616 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Maquon, or 13 miles northwest of Canton, moving
northeast 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...
Yates City around 620 PM CDT.
Elmwood around 625 PM CDT.
Brimfield around 630 PM CDT.
This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 63 and 80.
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:
Knox, IL; Peoria, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: