Tornado Warning — Warned Area, IL — Apr 2, 2026
NWS ILX · ETN 35 · National Weather Service warning
Event Summary
The National Weather Service office ILX issued a tornado warning at 23:16 UTC on Apr 2, 2026. The warning was in effect for 29 minutes, ending at Apr 2, 2026 23:45 UTC. At the last radar check, the storm was located near 40.75, -90.14, moving east-northeast at about 45 mph.
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Counties Affected
Storm Reports
| Time | Location | County / State | EF | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 W Yates City | Knox, IL | UNK | The tornado developed near Douglas or about 3.5 miles west of Yates City along State Rt 8... where it damaged an outbuilding. It progressed to the northeast causing som (ILX) | |
| 2 SE Williamsfield | Knox, IL | UNK | The tornado touched down about 2 miles southeast of Williamsfield just west of the Knox County line... where it destroyed an outbuilding. It crossed into Peoria County (ILX) | |
| 4 N Yates City | Knox, IL | UNK | The tornado touched down about 2 miles east of Elba Center where it did some tree damage just south of Knox Road 900 N. It progressed across I-74 near E Knox Rd where i (ILX) |
Preliminary local storm reports (SPC) within the warned area window — subject to revision after NWS surveys.