Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 27 at 5:37PM CDT until April 27 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 3:37pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 537 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Alexander, or 8 miles east of Jacksonville, moving
east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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 dangerous storm will be near...
Alexander around 540 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Prentice, Lynnville, Jacksonville Municipal Airport, and
Philadelphia.
This includes Interstate 72 between mile markers 56 and 79.
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:
Cass, IL; Morgan, IL; Scott, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: