Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 27 at 8:32PM CDT until April 27 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 6:32pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 831 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from near Janesville to near
Wheeler, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Greenup and Hidalgo around 835 PM CDT.
Casey around 840 PM CDT.
Martinsville around 845 PM CDT.
Marshall around 900 PM CDT.
Hutsonville around 905 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Hazel Dell,
West York, Annapolis, Woodbury, West Union, Yale, Lincoln Trail State
Park, and Rose Hill.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 109 and 146.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid 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:
Clark, IL; Crawford, IL; Cumberland, IL; Jasper, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: