Illinois Tornado Warning | Effective 04/27/2026 19:46

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 27 at 9:46PM CDT until April 27 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 27, 2026 - 7:46pm
Expires: 
April 27, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description: 
TORILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Lawrence County in southeastern Illinois... * Until 1030 PM CDT. * At 946 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado were located along a line extending from near Lawrenceville to near Lancaster, moving east at 65 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... Lawrenceville and St. Francisville around 950 PM CDT.
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. This line of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Area Description: 
Lawrence, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL