Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 5:58PM CDT until April 17 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 3:58pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
SVRILX
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Stark County in north central Illinois...
Northern Knox County in west central Illinois...
Northwestern Peoria County in central Illinois...
* Until 645 PM CDT.
* At 558 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Maquon, or 16
miles southeast of Galesburg, 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 be near...
Williamsfield around 605 PM CDT.
Elmore around 610 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include La
Fayette.
This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 49 and 66.
Instruction:
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central,
north central and west central Illinois.
Area Description:
Knox, IL; Peoria, IL; Stark, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
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