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Tornado Warning issued August 6 at 5:24PM CDT until August 6 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA ILCounties: Hancock, IL...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR NORTH CENTRAL HANCOCK COUNTY...At 524 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Adrian, or 8 miles east of Nauvoo, moving east at 15 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... Adrian around 535 PM CDT.Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Colusa.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...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. If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the path of dangerous weather. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.