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Home Tornado Warning 0060 Issued by the Lincoln Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-04-17 21:08:37
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WFUS53 KILX 180208
TORILX
ILC039-107-113-115-147-180245-
/O.NEW.KILX.TO.W.0060.260418T0208Z-260418T0245Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
908 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Logan County in central Illinois...
Piatt County in central Illinois...
De Witt County in central Illinois...
Southeastern McLean County in central Illinois...
Northern Macon County in central Illinois...
* Until 945 PM CDT.
* At 907 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Kenney, or 8
miles southwest of Clinton, moving east at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.
* The tornado will be near...
Maroa around 915 PM CDT.
Cisco around 920 PM CDT.
Monticello around 925 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
White Heath.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 72 between mile markers 139 and 173.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 154 and 168.
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 cluster 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 3990 8915 4029 8916 4030 8846 3988 8846
TIME...MOT...LOC 0207Z 270DEG 56KT 4006 8906
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
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Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-04-17 21:17:37
258
WWUS53 KILX 180217
SVSILX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
917 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
ILC107-180227-
/O.CAN.KILX.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-260418T0245Z/
Logan-
917 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL LOGAN COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central and
east central Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 3990 8908 4029 8888 4030 8846 3988 8846
TIME...MOT...LOC 0217Z 266DEG 45KT 4009 8890
$$
ILC039-113-115-147-180245-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-260418T0245Z/
Piatt-De Witt-McLean-Macon-
917 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR PIATT...
CENTRAL DE WITT...SOUTHEASTERN MCLEAN AND NORTHEASTERN MACON
COUNTIES...
At 917 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Maroa, or near
Clinton, moving east at 50 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.
This tornado will be near...
Weldon around 920 PM CDT.
De Land around 930 PM CDT.
White Heath around 935 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Milmine, Clinton Power Station, Weldon Springs State Park, Lane, De
Witt, Galesville, and Lodge.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 72 between mile markers 139 and 173.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 154 and 168.
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 cluster 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 3990 8908 4029 8888 4030 8846 3988 8846
TIME...MOT...LOC 0217Z 266DEG 45KT 4009 8890
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-04-17 21:17:37
258
WWUS53 KILX 180217
SVSILX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
917 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
ILC107-180227-
/O.CAN.KILX.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-260418T0245Z/
Logan-
917 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL LOGAN COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central and
east central Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 3990 8908 4029 8888 4030 8846 3988 8846
TIME...MOT...LOC 0217Z 266DEG 45KT 4009 8890
$$
ILC039-113-115-147-180245-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-260418T0245Z/
Piatt-De Witt-McLean-Macon-
917 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR PIATT...
CENTRAL DE WITT...SOUTHEASTERN MCLEAN AND NORTHEASTERN MACON
COUNTIES...
At 917 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Maroa, or near
Clinton, moving east at 50 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.
This tornado will be near...
Weldon around 920 PM CDT.
De Land around 930 PM CDT.
White Heath around 935 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Milmine, Clinton Power Station, Weldon Springs State Park, Lane, De
Witt, Galesville, and Lodge.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 72 between mile markers 139 and 173.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 154 and 168.
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 cluster 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 3990 8908 4029 8888 4030 8846 3988 8846
TIME...MOT...LOC 0217Z 266DEG 45KT 4009 8890
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-04-17 21:30:38
591
WWUS53 KILX 180230
SVSILX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
930 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
ILC039-113-115-147-180245-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-260418T0245Z/
Piatt-De Witt-McLean-Macon-
930 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
PIATT...EASTERN DE WITT...SOUTHEASTERN MCLEAN AND NORTHEASTERN MACON
COUNTIES...
At 929 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near De Land, or 7 miles northwest of Monticello, moving
east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Monticello, De Land, and White Heath around 935 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include De
Witt, Galesville, and Lodge.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 72 between mile markers 153 and 173.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 155 and 168.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3998 8885 4029 8876 4030 8846 3997 8846
TIME...MOT...LOC 0229Z 272DEG 45KT 4008 8869
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
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