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

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

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

At 543 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Oneida, or 11 miles northeast of 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...
  Victoria around 550 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include East
Galesburg.

This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 39 and 52.
 
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 4094 9003 4091 9033 4103 9041 4115 9023
      4115 9011
TIME...MOT...LOC 2243Z 244DEG 45KT 4103 9018 

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

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