Extreme Tornado

Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 8:26PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Lake, IL Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

At 826 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Lake Villa, moving east at 45 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...
Waukegan, Gurnee, Round Lake Beach, Grayslake, Antioch, Lake
Villa, Lindenhurst, Gages Lake, Grandwood Park, Wadsworth, Zion,
Beach Park and Winthrop Harbor.

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.

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