Illinois Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 18:34
Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert<br />
Description:<br />
At 832 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line<br />
extending from near Sparland to near Germantown Hills to Pekin to<br />
Emden to near Tallula, moving east at 50 mph. Numerous small<br />
tornadoes have been observed along this line across Tazewell and<br />
Mason Counties.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile<br />
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.