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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
532 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

ILC095-022300-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-260402T2300Z/
Knox-
532 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
KNOX COUNTY...

At 532 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Knoxville, or near Galesburg, moving northeast at 50
mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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...
  Galesburg and Knoxville around 535 PM CDT.
  Victoria around 545 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Gilson, Dahinda, Galesburg Municipal Airport, and East Galesburg.

This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 39 and 67.
 
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 4085 8999 4084 9044 4103 9044 4115 9023
      4115 9011
TIME...MOT...LOC 2232Z 244DEG 45KT 4092 9032 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

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