WFUS53 KILX 180201
TORILX
ILC113-180245-
/O.NEW.KILX.TO.W.0059.260418T0201Z-260418T0245Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern McLean County in central Illinois...

* Until 945 PM CDT.

* At 901 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
  tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near
  Downs, or 7 miles south of Bloomington, moving east at 65 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...
  Downs around 905 PM CDT.
  Saybrook around 920 PM CDT.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 55 between mile markers 152 and 158.
 Interstate 74 between mile markers 132 and 155.

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.

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LAT...LON 4028 8846 4029 8909 4046 8908 4062 8846
TIME...MOT...LOC 0201Z 253DEG 58KT 4037 8895

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

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