Illinois Tornado Warning | Effective 04/27/2026 18:44

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 27 at 8:44PM CDT until April 27 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 27, 2026 - 6:44pm
Expires: 
April 27, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description: 
TORLSX The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Marion County in south central Illinois... * Until 930 PM CDT. * At 844 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Salem, moving east at 55 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. * Locations impacted include... Omega and Stephen Forbes Station.
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: 
Marion, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO