Illinois, Missouri Tornado Warning | Effective 04/27/2026 06:59

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 27 at 8:59AM CDT until April 27 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 27, 2026 - 6:59am
Expires: 
April 27, 2026 - 7:15am
Description: 
At 859 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Atlas, or 7 miles northeast of Louisiana, moving east at 50 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. Locations impacted include... Louisiana, New Canton, Pike, Rockport, Atlas, El Dara, Clarksville, Summer Hill, New Hartford, Pleasant Hill and Baylis.
Instruction: 
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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.
Area Description: 
Calhoun, IL; Pike, IL; Pike, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO