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Home Tornado Warning 0044 Issued by the Lincoln Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-04-17 18:47:31
430
WFUS53 KILX 172347
TORILX
ILC095-180030-
/O.NEW.KILX.TO.W.0044.260417T2347Z-260418T0030Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
647 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Knox County in west central Illinois...
* Until 730 PM CDT.
* At 646 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near
Abingdon, or 7 miles southwest of Galesburg, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Galesburg around 650 PM CDT.
Knoxville around 655 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Williamsfield.
This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 48 and 67.
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.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Lincoln.
&&
LAT...LON 4080 8999 4081 9044 4094 9044 4103 8999
TIME...MOT...LOC 2346Z 270DEG 37KT 4087 9048
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-04-17 18:59:32
789
WWUS53 KILX 172358
SVSILX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
658 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
ILC095-180030-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-260418T0030Z/
Knox-
658 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
KNOX COUNTY...
At 658 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Knoxville, or near Galesburg, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Williamsfield around 715 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Dahinda, Gilson, and East Galesburg.
This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 47 and 67.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 4085 8999 4085 9036 4096 9035 4103 8999
TIME...MOT...LOC 2358Z 263DEG 38KT 4090 9030
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-04-17 19:10:32
047
WWUS53 KILX 180010
SVSILX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
710 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
ILC095-180030-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-260418T0030Z/
Knox-
710 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL KNOX COUNTY...
At 709 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Williamsfield, or 13 miles east of Galesburg, moving east at 50 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...
Williamsfield around 715 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Dahinda and Gilson.
This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 54 and 67.
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.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 4085 8999 4085 9023 4096 9027 4103 8999
TIME...MOT...LOC 0009Z 260DEG 42KT 4091 9012
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-04-17 19:17:32
407
WWUS53 KILX 180016
SVSILX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
716 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
ILC095-180030-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-260418T0030Z/
Knox-
716 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL KNOX COUNTY...
At 716 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Williamsfield, or 16 miles east of Galesburg, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Williamsfield around 720 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Dahinda.
This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 61 and 67.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 4085 8999 4085 9013 4097 9013 4103 8999
TIME...MOT...LOC 0016Z 263DEG 29KT 4089 9006
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
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Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-04-17 19:27:03 636 WWUS53 KILX 180026 SVSILX Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Lincoln IL 726 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026 ILC095-180035- /O.EXP.KILX.TO.W.0044.000000T0000Z-260418T0030Z/ Knox- 726 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL KNOX COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 730 PM CDT... The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for west central Illinois. Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for Northeast Knox County until 730 PM CDT. && LAT...LON 4085 8999 4085 9013 4097 9013 4103 8999 TIME...MOT...LOC 0025Z 270DEG 37KT 4089 8995 $$ 25 |
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