Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 27 at 4:59PM CDT until April 27 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 2:59pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 459 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Atlas, or 6 miles east of Louisiana, moving
northeast at 55 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.
Locations impacted include...
Louisiana, Pike, Clarksville, Atlas, El Dara, Pleasant Hill,
Martinsburg, Nebo, Independence, Pittsfield, New Salem, Time,
Pearl, Milton, Detroit, Griggsville, Bedford, Montezuma, Florence
and Valley City.
This includes Interstate 72 between exits 31 and 35.
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:
Calhoun, IL; Pike, IL; Pike, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov