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WFUS53 KILX 180143
TORILX
ILC113-179-203-180230-
/O.NEW.KILX.TO.W.0057.260418T0143Z-260418T0230Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
843 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Woodford County in central Illinois...
  East central Tazewell County in central Illinois...
  Northern McLean County in central Illinois...

* Until 930 PM CDT.

* At 843 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
  tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near
  Minier, or 13 miles southeast of Morton, 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.

* These dangerous storms will be near...
  Bloomington, Normal, and Danvers around 850 PM CDT.
  Hudson and Towanda around 900 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lexington and Colfax.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 39 between mile markers 0 and 10.
 Interstate 55 between mile markers 159 and 187.
 Interstate 74 between mile markers 118 and 132.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4062 8858 4061 8846 4054 8846 4042 8936
      4051 8941 4076 8883 4076 8859
TIME...MOT...LOC 0143Z 253DEG 50KT 4048 8928 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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WWUS53 KILX 180156
SVSILX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
856 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

ILC179-180205-
/O.CAN.KILX.TO.W.0057.000000T0000Z-260418T0230Z/
Tazewell-
856 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL TAZEWELL COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has  moved out 
of the warned area.  Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Illinois.

&&

LAT...LON 4062 8858 4061 8846 4054 8846 4043 8926
      4057 8927 4076 8883 4076 8859
TIME...MOT...LOC 0155Z 256DEG 48KT 4049 8907 

$$

ILC113-203-180230-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0057.000000T0000Z-260418T0230Z/
Woodford-McLean-
856 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WOODFORD AND NORTHERN MCLEAN COUNTIES...

At 855 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Normal, 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...
  Bloomington and Normal around 900 PM CDT.
  Towanda around 905 PM CDT.
  Colfax around 920 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Cooksville, Anchor, Weston, Cropsey, Kappa, and Central Illinois
Regional Airport.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 39 between mile markers 0 and 10.
 Interstate 55 between mile markers 158 and 187.
 Interstate 74 between mile markers 118 and 132.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4062 8858 4061 8846 4054 8846 4043 8926
      4057 8927 4076 8883 4076 8859
TIME...MOT...LOC 0155Z 256DEG 48KT 4049 8907 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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WWUS53 KILX 180156
SVSILX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
856 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

ILC179-180205-
/O.CAN.KILX.TO.W.0057.000000T0000Z-260418T0230Z/
Tazewell-
856 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL TAZEWELL COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has  moved out 
of the warned area.  Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Illinois.

&&

LAT...LON 4062 8858 4061 8846 4054 8846 4043 8926
      4057 8927 4076 8883 4076 8859
TIME...MOT...LOC 0155Z 256DEG 48KT 4049 8907 

$$

ILC113-203-180230-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0057.000000T0000Z-260418T0230Z/
Woodford-McLean-
856 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WOODFORD AND NORTHERN MCLEAN COUNTIES...

At 855 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Normal, 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...
  Bloomington and Normal around 900 PM CDT.
  Towanda around 905 PM CDT.
  Colfax around 920 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Cooksville, Anchor, Weston, Cropsey, Kappa, and Central Illinois
Regional Airport.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 39 between mile markers 0 and 10.
 Interstate 55 between mile markers 158 and 187.
 Interstate 74 between mile markers 118 and 132.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4062 8858 4061 8846 4054 8846 4043 8926
      4057 8927 4076 8883 4076 8859
TIME...MOT...LOC 0155Z 256DEG 48KT 4049 8907 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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991 
WWUS53 KILX 180211
SVSILX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
911 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

ILC113-203-180230-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0057.000000T0000Z-260418T0230Z/
Woodford-McLean-
911 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WOODFORD AND NORTHEASTERN MCLEAN COUNTIES...

At 911 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Lexington, or 11 miles northeast of Bloomington, 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.

These dangerous storms will be near...
  Colfax around 915 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Cooksville, Anchor, Weston, and Cropsey.

This includes Interstate 55 between mile markers 170 and 187.
 
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.

&&

LAT...LON 4062 8858 4061 8846 4054 8846 4049 8888
      4069 8899 4076 8883 4076 8859
TIME...MOT...LOC 0211Z 253DEG 50KT 4056 8878 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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