Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 9 at 9:57PM CDT until August 9 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 9, 2026 - 7:57pm
Expires:
August 9, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
TORILX
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Knox County in west central Illinois...
Northwestern Peoria County in central Illinois...
* Until 1045 PM CDT.
* At 957 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Maquon, or 11 miles southeast of Galesburg, moving
east at 25 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...
Williamsfield around 1010 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Laura and Brimfield.
This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 57 and 74.
Instruction:
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
Knox, IL; Peoria, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov