Illinois Tornado Warning | Effective 04/27/2026 07:20

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 27 at 9:20AM CDT until April 27 at 9:45AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 27, 2026 - 7:20am
Expires: 
April 27, 2026 - 7:45am
Description: 
At 920 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 11 miles southeast of Griggsville, or 9 miles east of Pittsfield, moving east at 45 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. Other locations impacted by the tornado include Montezuma, Florence, Bedford, Milton, Detroit and Barrow.
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: 
Greene, IL; Pike, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO