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

ILC095-143-022345-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0035.000000T0000Z-260402T2345Z/
Knox-Peoria-
624 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN KNOX AND NORTHWESTERN PEORIA COUNTIES...

At 623 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located north of Yates City, or 18 miles north of Canton, moving 
northeast at 55 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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Brimfield and Laura around 630 PM CDT.

This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 65 and 77.
 
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 4081 8979 4077 9005 4082 9011 4097 8994
TIME...MOT...LOC 2323Z 233DEG 49KT 4083 9001 

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

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