WFUS53 KDVN 172246
TORDVN
ILC071-131-187-IAC057-087-115-172330-
/O.NEW.KDVN.TO.W.0045.260417T2246Z-260417T2330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
546 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Henderson County in west central Illinois...
  Northwestern Warren County in west central Illinois...
  Central Mercer County in northwestern Illinois...
  East central Henry County in southeastern Iowa...
  Northern Des Moines County in southeastern Iowa...
  Southeastern Louisa County in southeastern Iowa...

* Until 630 PM CDT.

* At 546 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Yarmouth, or 12 miles southwest of Wapello, moving
  northeast 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Wapello, Mediapolis, Morning Sun, Amber, Kossuth, Elrick Junction,
  Garland, and Northfield around 550 PM CDT.
  New Boston, Oakville, Toolesboro, and Snively Access Campground
  around 555 PM CDT.
  Keithsburg and 4th Pumping Station Campground around 600 PM CDT.
  Joy, Mannon, and Ogle around 605 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Aledo, Millersburg, Seaton, Sunbeam, Mercer County Fairgrounds,
Marston, Gingle Corners, Aledo Mercer County Airport, Burgess and
Hamlet.

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 4133 9091 4133 9073 4104 9055 4096 9137
      4107 9143
TIME...MOT...LOC 2246Z 246DEG 50KT 4103 9131

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

$$

Gunkel