Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 3 at 5:17PM CDT until April 3 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 3, 2026 - 3:17pm
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 516 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Manito, or 11 miles northwest of Mason City, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. At 5:12 pm, trained weather
spotters reported a large funnel cloud over Forest City.
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...
Manito around 520 PM CDT.
Green Valley around 530 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Forest
City.
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:
Mason, IL; Tazewell, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: