Extreme Tornado

Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 8:13PM CDT until April 17 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Bureau, IL; Putnam, IL Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

At 813 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Troy Grove, or near Mendota, moving northeast at 65
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.

Locations impacted include...
Hennepin, Spring Valley, DePue, Granville, Ladd, La Moille, Dalzell,
McNabb, Mark, Cherry, Seatonville, Magnolia, Standard, Arlington,
Hollowayville, Zearing, Ottville, and Florid.

This includes Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 64 and
72.

Recommendations

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

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