Illinois Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/27/2026 08:53

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 27 at 10:53AM CDT until April 27 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 27, 2026 - 8:53am
Expires: 
April 27, 2026 - 9:30am
Description: 
At 1053 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles east of Raymond, or 10 miles west of Nokomis, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Honey Bend, Raymond, Harvel, Butler, Hillsboro, Irving, Witt, Wenonah, Nokomis, Coalton and Ohlman. This includes the following State Parks... Lake Lou Yaeger. This includes Interstate 55 in Illinois near exit 60.
Instruction: 
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure.
Area Description: 
Montgomery, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO