WFUS53 KDVN 172109
TORDVN
ILC177-172200-
/O.NEW.KDVN.TO.W.0036.260417T2109Z-260417T2200Z/

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

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Stephenson County in northwestern Illinois...

* Until 500 PM CDT.

* At 409 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Cedarville, or near Freeport, moving east at 25
  mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

  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...
  Davis, Dakota, Rock City, Ridott, Rock Grove, Afolkey, Dakota 
  Dornink Airport, and Winneshiek around 415 PM CDT.
  Lake Summerset around 420 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.

This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.  For your safety,
seek shelter now!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4250 8940 4227 8940 4227 8975 4250 8978
TIME...MOT...LOC 2109Z 260DEG 24KT 4236 8961 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

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