Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 3:45PM CDT until August 11 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 1:45pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 344 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Tolono, or 10 miles north of Tuscola, moving
southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Villa Grove around 350 PM CDT.
Broadlands around 355 PM CDT.
Newman around 400 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Longview, Murdock, and Fairland.
This includes Interstate 57 between mile markers 218 and 220.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Champaign, IL; Douglas, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov