Illinois Tornado Warning Extreme | Effective 04-15-2026 16:05

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 15 at 6:05PM CDT until April 15 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 4:05pm
Expires: 
April 15, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
TORDVN The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Jo Daviess County in northwestern Illinois... Northwestern Stephenson County in northwestern Illinois... * Until 645 PM CDT. * At 604 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Woodbine, or 17 miles east of Galena, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. 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... Stockton, Warren, Nora, Apple River Canyon State Park, and Jo Daviess County Fairgrounds around 610 PM CDT. Waddams Grove around 615 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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 6:45 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 6:45 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Jo Daviess, IL; Stephenson, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL