Tornado Warning Illinois | Effective 04/04/2026 04:43

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 4 at 6:43AM CDT until April 4 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 4, 2026 - 4:43am
Expires: 
April 4, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
At 643 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Sparta, moving northeast at 25 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. Locations impacted include... Houston, Sparta, Tilden and Coulterville.
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: 
Randolph, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO