Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 27 at 9:45PM CDT until April 27 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 7:45pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 944 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles northeast of Russellville to near
Lawrenceville Vincennes Airport to near Lancaster, moving east at 60
mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
These severe storms will be near...
St. Francisville and Lawrenceville Vincennes Airport around 950 PM
CDT.
Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include New
Hebron, Billett, Duncanville, Calhoun, Pinkstaff, Red Hills State
Park, Mount Carmel Airport, Birds, Claremont, and Crawford County
Airport.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southeastern
and east 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.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Lincoln.
Area Description:
Crawford, IL; Lawrence, IL; Richland, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: