Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 27 at 9:10PM CDT until April 27 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 7:10pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 909 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from near Sailor Springs to near
Xenia, moving east at 60 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.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Clay City, Noble, and Sailor Springs around 915 PM CDT.
Olney Noble Airport around 920 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Wakefield,
Wendelin, Ingraham, and Flora Municipal Airport.
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.
This line of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
Area Description:
Clay, IL; Richland, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
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