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McLean County, IL Emergency Management Agency
Friday April 3rd, 2026 :: 04:16 p.m. CDT

Alert

Tornado Warning for S McLean County until 4:30 pm https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=126012545

Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
355 PM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
South central McLean County in central Illinois...

* Until 430 PM CDT.

* At 355 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Heyworth, or 11 miles south of Bloomington, moving
northeast at 20 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...
Downs around 400 PM CDT.
Le Roy around 410 PM CDT.

This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 140 and 152.

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
McLean County, IL Emergency Management Agency
104 W Front St
Bloomington, IL 61701

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 309-888-5020

Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Tornado Warning

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