Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 6:56AM CDT until May 18 at 7:30AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 4:56am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
At 656 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Barry, or 15 miles northwest of Pittsfield, moving
northeast at 55 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.
This tornado will be near...
Barry around 655 AM CDT.
Beverly around 700 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include New Canton,
Kinderhook, El Dara, Kingston, Baylis, New Salem and Fishhook.
This includes the following State Parks...
Siloam Springs State Park.
This includes Interstate 72 between exits 10 and 35.
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:
Adams, IL; Pike, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: