Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 27 at 8:55PM CDT until April 27 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 6:55pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 854 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 7 miles west of Helm to near Pinckneyville, moving
east at 50 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...
Mount Vernon, Pinckneyville, Woodlawn, Tamaroa, Willisville, Dix,
Cutler, and Waltonville.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 93 and 105.
Interstate 64 in Illinois between Mile Markers 63 and 77.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for south central
Illinois.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Jefferson, IL; Perry, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
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