Tornado Warning Illinois | Effective 04/03/2026 16:40

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 3 at 6:40PM CDT until April 3 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 3, 2026 - 4:40pm
Expires: 
April 3, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
TORILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Tornado Warning for... South central Tazewell County in central Illinois... Northeastern Mason County in central Illinois... * Until 715 PM CDT. * At 640 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles southwest of Manito, or 9 miles northeast of Havana, moving east at 35 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... Manito around 645 PM CDT. Green Valley around 655 PM CDT.
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