WFUS53 KLOT 180049
TORLOT
ILC037-141-180130-
/O.NEW.KLOT.TO.W.0019.260418T0049Z-260418T0130Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
749 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Ogle County in north central Illinois...
  Northern De Kalb County in north central Illinois...

* Until 830 PM CDT.

* At 749 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Hillcrest, or near Rochelle, moving east at 55
  mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Kirkland around 755 PM CDT.
  Kingston around 800 PM CDT.
  Genoa around 805 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 4207 8859 4206 8860 4201 8860 4194 8908
      4202 8916 4215 8894 4215 8859
TIME...MOT...LOC 0049Z 249DEG 48KT 4200 8901

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

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