Tornado Warning Issued for Central Illinois Counties
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NOAA issued it on April 26, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Tornado Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for De Witt, Logan, McLean, Macon, and Piatt counties in Illinois, effective until 9:45 PM CDT on April 17, 2026.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Central Illinois
- Issued
- April 26, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lincoln IL
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Illinois.
Tornado Warning in Central Illinois
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Tornado Warning. This alert is effective immediately and was sent at 9:08 PM CDT on April 17, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects De Witt, Logan, McLean, Macon, and Piatt counties in central Illinois. Specific locations in the path include Kenney, Maroa, Cisco, Monticello, and White Heath. It also impacts Interstate 72 between mile markers 139 and 173, and Interstate 74 between mile markers 154 and 168.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
A confirmed tornado is located near Kenney, moving east at 65 mph. Hazards include flying debris, damage to mobile homes, roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees. Up to 0.75 inches of hail is possible.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 9:08 PM CDT on April 17, 2026, and expires at 9:45 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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