Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 27 at 3:05PM CDT until April 27 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 1:05pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 304 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Olney, moving
east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe storm will be near...
Olney around 310 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Calhoun,
Dundas, and Claremont.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southeastern
Illinois. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
southeastern Illinois.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Richland, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov