Tornado Warning Illinois | Effective 04/03/2026 15:49

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 3 at 5:49PM CDT until April 3 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 3, 2026 - 3:49pm
Expires: 
April 3, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
TORILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Tazewell County in central Illinois... * Until 615 PM CDT. * At 549 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Green Valley, or 11 miles south of Pekin, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter. 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... Delavan around 555 PM CDT. This includes Interstate 155 between mile markers 14 and 26.
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: 
Tazewell, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL