Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 27 at 11:47AM CDT until April 27 at 12:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 9:47am
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1147 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Tolono, or 9 miles south of Champaign, moving east
at 45 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 dangerous storm will be near...
Savoy, Tolono, Philo, and Willard Airport around 1150 AM CDT.
Sidney around 1155 AM CDT.
St. Joseph and Homer around 1205 PM CDT.
Ogden around 1210 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Royal,
Flatville, and Penfield.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 between mile markers 218 and 247.
Interstate 72 between mile markers 178 and 182.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 173 and 197.
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.
Area Description:
Champaign, IL; Douglas, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: