Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 8:10PM CDT until April 17 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 6:10pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
TORILX
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Tazewell County in central Illinois...
Northeastern Mason County in central Illinois...
* Until 845 PM CDT.
* At 810 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located 7
miles southwest of Manito, or 9 miles northeast of Havana, 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.
* These dangerous storms will be near...
Manito around 815 PM CDT.
Green Valley around 820 PM CDT.
South Pekin around 825 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Tremont, Hopedale and Mackinaw.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 155 between mile markers 17 and 31.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 103 and 105.
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 8:45 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 8:45 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:
Mason, IL; Tazewell, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
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