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Home Tornado Warning 0025 Issued by the Chicago Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-04-17 21:16:07
234
WFUS53 KLOT 180215
TORLOT
ILC053-075-105-180315-
/O.NEW.KLOT.TO.W.0025.260418T0215Z-260418T0315Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
915 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Livingston County in central Illinois...
Ford County in east central Illinois...
Western Iroquois County in east central Illinois...
* Until 1015 PM CDT.
* At 915 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located
along a line extending from near Gridley to near Towanda to 6 miles
east of Downs to near Le Roy, moving east at 55 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.
* These dangerous storms will be near...
Fairbury and Gibson City around 930 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of these tornadic storms include Forrest,
Chatsworth, Paxton, Piper City, Gilman, Onarga, Buckley, Cissna Park
and Ashkum.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
This line of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4062 8846 4062 8857 4076 8858 4075 8891
4099 8823 4100 8786 4077 8782 4049 8782
4049 8794 4040 8793 4040 8846
TIME...MOT...LOC 0215Z 258DEG 50KT 4068 8889 4055 8879 4042 8877 4036
8879
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Birk
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-04-17 21:17:07
253
WWUS53 KLOT 180216
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
916 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
ILC053-075-105-180315-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-260418T0315Z/
Livingston IL-Ford IL-Iroquois IL-
916 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
LIVINGSTON...FORD AND WESTERN IROQUOIS COUNTIES...
At 916 PM CDT, tornado producing storms were located along a line
extending from near Lexington to near Colfax to 9 miles west of
Saybrook to near Le Roy, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These tornadic storms will be near...
Fairbury and Gibson City around 930 PM CDT.
Forrest around 935 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of these tornadic storms include
Chatsworth, Paxton, Piper City, Onarga, Buckley, Gilman, Cissna Park
and Ashkum.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
This line of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4062 8846 4062 8857 4076 8858 4075 8891
4099 8823 4100 8786 4077 8782 4049 8782
4049 8794 4040 8793 4040 8846
TIME...MOT...LOC 0216Z 258DEG 52KT 4068 8882 4055 8872 4042 8870 4036
8872
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Birk
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-04-17 21:35:38
696
WWUS53 KLOT 180235
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
935 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
ILC053-075-105-180315-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-260418T0315Z/
Livingston IL-Ford IL-Iroquois IL-
935 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LIVINGSTON...FORD AND WESTERN IROQUOIS COUNTIES...
At 934 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from Saunemin to near Chatsworth to Gibson City,
moving northeast at 70 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.
Locations impacted include...
Chatsworth, Piper City, Cullom, Gilman, Onarga, Ashkum, Buckley,
Clifton and Chebanse.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
This line of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4062 8846 4071 8844 4083 8845 4090 8847
4099 8823 4100 8786 4077 8782 4049 8782
4049 8794 4040 8793 4040 8846
TIME...MOT...LOC 0234Z 242DEG 59KT 4090 8838 4068 8835 4047 8837
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Kluber
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-04-17 21:51:38
104
WWUS53 KLOT 180251
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
951 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
ILC105-180259-
/O.CAN.KLOT.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-260418T0315Z/
Livingston IL-
951 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LIVINGSTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central and
east central Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 4062 8823 4098 8825 4100 8786 4077 8782
4049 8782 4049 8794 4040 8793 4040 8825
TIME...MOT...LOC 0249Z 256DEG 50KT 4094 8812 4072 8809 4044 8819
$$
ILC053-075-180315-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-260418T0315Z/
Ford IL-Iroquois IL-
951 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR FORD AND
WESTERN IROQUOIS COUNTIES...
At 949 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from 7 miles south of Herscher to near Onarga to near
Paxton, moving east at 60 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.
Locations impacted include...
Paxton, Gilman, Clifton, Onarga, Chebanse, Cissna Park, Piper City,
Ashkum, Buckley, Crescent City, Danforth, Loda, Roberts, Thawville,
Kempton, Clarence, Stelle, and Claytonville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
This line of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4062 8823 4098 8825 4100 8786 4077 8782
4049 8782 4049 8794 4040 8793 4040 8825
TIME...MOT...LOC 0249Z 256DEG 50KT 4094 8812 4072 8809 4044 8819
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Kluber
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-04-17 21:51:38
104
WWUS53 KLOT 180251
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
951 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
ILC105-180259-
/O.CAN.KLOT.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-260418T0315Z/
Livingston IL-
951 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LIVINGSTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central and
east central Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 4062 8823 4098 8825 4100 8786 4077 8782
4049 8782 4049 8794 4040 8793 4040 8825
TIME...MOT...LOC 0249Z 256DEG 50KT 4094 8812 4072 8809 4044 8819
$$
ILC053-075-180315-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-260418T0315Z/
Ford IL-Iroquois IL-
951 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR FORD AND
WESTERN IROQUOIS COUNTIES...
At 949 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from 7 miles south of Herscher to near Onarga to near
Paxton, moving east at 60 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.
Locations impacted include...
Paxton, Gilman, Clifton, Onarga, Chebanse, Cissna Park, Piper City,
Ashkum, Buckley, Crescent City, Danforth, Loda, Roberts, Thawville,
Kempton, Clarence, Stelle, and Claytonville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
This line of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4062 8823 4098 8825 4100 8786 4077 8782
4049 8782 4049 8794 4040 8793 4040 8825
TIME...MOT...LOC 0249Z 256DEG 50KT 4094 8812 4072 8809 4044 8819
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Kluber
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-04-17 22:15:09
981
WWUS53 KLOT 180314
SVSLOT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1014 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
ILC053-075-180324-
/O.EXP.KLOT.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-260418T0315Z/
Ford IL-Iroquois IL-
1014 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR FORD AND WESTERN IROQUOIS COUNTIES WILL
EXPIRE AT 1015 PM CDT...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for east central
Illinois.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
eastern Iroquois until 1045 PM.
&&
LAT...LON 4062 8823 4098 8825 4100 8786 4077 8782
4049 8782 4049 8794 4040 8793 4040 8825
TIME...MOT...LOC 0314Z 258DEG 50KT 4101 8771 4079 8768 4051 8778
$$
Birk
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