WFUS53 KDVN 171549
TORDVN
ILC177-171615-
/O.NEW.KDVN.TO.W.0052.260517T1549Z-260517T1615Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
1049 AM CDT Sun May 17 2026

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  North central Stephenson County in northwestern Illinois...

* Until 1115 AM CDT.

* At 1047 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located near Rock Grove, or 7 miles southeast of
  Monroe, moving northeast at 50 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  north central Stephenson County, including the following
  locations... Rock Grove.

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 4250 8963 4250 8943 4244 8958 4249 8965
      4251 8963
TIME...MOT...LOC 1547Z 230DEG 42KT 4251 8955 

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

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