Extreme Tornado

Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 9:59PM CDT until April 17 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Kankakee, IL; Will, IL Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

At 958 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from Channahon to 6 miles south of Lakewood Shores to
near Herscher, moving east 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.

Locations impacted include...
Joliet, Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Channahon, Minooka, Braidwood,
Wilmington, Coal City, Herscher, Manhattan, Diamond, Elwood,
Limestone, Lakewood Shores, Chebanse, Essex, Godley, Bonfield,
Buckingham, Wilton Center, Symerton, Irwin, and Union Hill.

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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