iNWS Alert

ILC125-179-040015-
/O.NEW.KILX.TO.W.0043.260403T2340Z-260404T0015Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
640 PM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
South central Tazewell County in central Illinois...
Northeastern Mason County in central Illinois...

* Until 715 PM CDT.

* At 640 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles southwest of Manito, or 9 miles northeast of
Havana, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

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...
Manito around 645 PM CDT.
Green Valley around 655 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 4040 8997 4047 8959 4032 8959 4032 8960
4025 8961 4023 9000
TIME...MOT...LOC 2340Z 259DEG 30KT 4035 8989

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN