Extreme Tornado

Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 10:09PM CDT until April 17 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Champaign, IL Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

At 1009 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near St. Joseph, or near Urbana, moving east at 50 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...
St. Joseph around 1015 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Royal.

This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 184 and 197.

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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.