Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 3:46PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 1:46pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 344 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking showers and developing
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Dongola to near
Chaffee. Movement was northeast at 45 mph.
This activity is a zone of concern for rapid development for severe
storms in the next hour or so. Remain alert for possible warnings.
Locations impacted include...
Cape Girardeau, Marion, Jackson, Scott City, Anna, Chaffee,
Jonesboro, Marble Hill, Vienna, Oran, Benton, Bollinger Mill State
Historic Site, Trail Of Tears State Park, Cobden, Goreville, Dongola,
Tamms, Kelso, Creal Springs, and Delta.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 24 in Illinois between Mile Markers 1 and 18.
Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 13 and 50.
Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 78 and 106.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southern
Illinois...and southeastern Missouri.
Area Description:
Jackson; Williamson; Saline; Union; Johnson; Pope; Alexander; Pulaski; Bollinger; Cape Girardeau; Scott
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov