WFUS53 KILX 032229
TORILX
ILC125-179-032300-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
529 PM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Tazewell County in central Illinois...
  Northeastern Mason County in central Illinois...

* Until 600 PM CDT.

* At 528 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Green Valley, or 12 miles south of Pekin, moving
  northeast at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.  At 5:27 pm a trained weather
           spotter reported a funnel cloud over Manito.

  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...
  South Pekin and Green Valley around 535 PM CDT.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4038 8947 4031 8972 4043 8983 4057 8966
TIME...MOT...LOC 2228Z 234DEG 17KT 4040 8971

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

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MJA