Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 5:53PM CDT until April 17 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 3:53pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 553 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Yates City, or
13 miles north of Canton, moving north at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northern Fulton, southern Knox and west central Peoria Counties,
including the following locations... Norris, Gilson, Middle Grove,
Ellisville, Delong, and Fiatt.
This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 64 and 75.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central and
west central Illinois.
A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can
develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not
immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place
of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a basement or small
interior room.
This storm is producing destructive winds and large damaging hail.
SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Lincoln.
Area Description:
Fulton, IL; Knox, IL; Peoria, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: