Tornado Warning Extreme Illinois | Effective 04-03-2026 15:29

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 3 at 5:29PM CDT until April 3 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 3, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires: 
April 3, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
TORILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Tazewell County in central Illinois... Northeastern Mason County in central Illinois... * Until 600 PM CDT. * At 528 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Green Valley, or 12 miles south of Pekin, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. At 5:27 pm a trained weather spotter reported a funnel cloud over Manito. 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... South Pekin and Green Valley around 535 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 6:00 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 6:00 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