Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 10:49AM CDT until May 17 at 11:15AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 8:49am
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
TORDVN
The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
North central Stephenson County in northwestern Illinois...
* Until 1115 AM CDT.
* At 1047 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Rock Grove, or 7 miles southeast of
Monroe, moving northeast at 50 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Stephenson County, including the following
locations... Rock Grove.
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 11:15 AM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 11:15 AM 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:
Stephenson, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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