Tornado Warning Extreme Illinois | Effective 04-03-2026 13:55

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 3 at 3:55PM CDT until April 3 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 3, 2026 - 1:55pm
Expires: 
April 3, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
TORILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Tornado Warning for... South central McLean County in central Illinois... * Until 430 PM CDT. * At 355 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Heyworth, or 11 miles south of Bloomington, moving northeast at 20 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... Downs around 400 PM CDT. Le Roy around 410 PM CDT. This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 140 and 152.
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 4:30 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 4:30 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: 
McLean, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL