Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 7:09PM CDT until April 17 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 5:09pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
TORLOT
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Winnebago County in north central Illinois...
Northern Boone County in north central Illinois...
* Until 745 PM CDT.
* At 709 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Rockton, moving east at 55 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...
Loves Park, Machesney Park, Roscoe, South Beloit, Poplar Grove,
and Candlewick Lake around 715 PM CDT.
Capron around 725 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 7:45 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 7:45 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:
Boone, IL; Winnebago, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
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