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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
959 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

ILC147-180315-
/O.CON.KILX.SV.W.0137.000000T0000Z-260418T0315Z/
Piatt-
959 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHERN PIATT COUNTY...

At 958 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Willard Airport to Dalton City, moving east at 40
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

These severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly rural areas of
southern Piatt County, including the following locations... Milmine
and La Place.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central and
east central Illinois.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

&&

LAT...LON 3979 8869 3979 8874 3988 8874 4005 8853
      4005 8846
TIME...MOT...LOC 0258Z 264DEG 34KT 4002 8835 3969 8880 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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