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McLean County, IL Emergency Management Agency
Friday April 17th, 2026 :: 08:23 p.m. CDT

Alert

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 9:15 pm https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=126629219

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Menard County in central Illinois...
Logan County in central Illinois...
Northern Sangamon County in central Illinois...
Western De Witt County in central Illinois...
Southeastern Tazewell County in central Illinois...
Southeastern Cass County in west central Illinois...
Southwestern McLean County in central Illinois...
Southeastern Mason County in central Illinois...

* Until 915 PM CDT.

* At 815 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Manito to Easton to Literberry, moving east at
55 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

Instructions:

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms, and several have been reported in Mason
County. If you spot a tornado, go at once into the basement or small
central room in a sturdy structure.

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:
Severe - Significant 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:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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