Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 27 at 12:39PM CDT until April 27 at 1:15PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 10:39am
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1239 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Vinita Park, or over Overland, moving east at 35
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.
This tornado will be near...
Vinita Park, Vinita Terrace, Hanley Hills, University City,
Overland, Charlack, Pagedale, Bel-Nor, St. John and Sycamore Hills
around 1240 PM CDT.
Uplands Park, Pine Lawn, Velda Village Hills, Hillsdale, Beverly
Hills, Northwoods, Velda City, Normandy, Wellston and Glen Echo
Park around 1245 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include Sauget, Mitchell and
Poag.
This includes the following State Parks...
Scott Joplin Historic Site, Confluence State Park and Horseshoe Lake
State Park.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 64 in Illinois between exits 9 and 23. Interstate 55 in
Illinois near exit 23.
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:
Madison, IL; St. Clair, IL; St. Charles, MO; St. Louis, MO; St. Louis City, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: