WFUS53 KILX 180005
TORILX
ILC095-175-180030-
/O.NEW.KILX.TO.W.0045.260418T0005Z-260418T0030Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Stark County in north central Illinois...
  Northeastern Knox County in west central Illinois...

* Until 730 PM CDT.

* At 705 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
  tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over
  Wataga, or near Galesburg, moving northeast at 45 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...
  Wataga around 710 PM CDT.
  Victoria around 715 PM CDT.
  La Fayette around 725 PM CDT.

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 4106 8964 4092 9026 4110 9031 4116 9015
      4115 8987 4123 8986 4123 8964
TIME...MOT...LOC 0005Z 246DEG 38KT 4098 9027

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

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