Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 27 at 5:40PM CDT until April 27 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 3:40pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 540 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Hardin, or 12
miles east of Elsberry, moving northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Batchtown, Hardin, Fieldon, Kampsville, Eldred, Old Kane, Kane,
Carrollton, Hillview, Patterson, Wrights, White Hall, Greenfield,
Roodhouse, Athensville, Scottville, Modesto and Palmyra.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for a portion of
southwest Illinois.
Area Description:
Calhoun, IL; Greene, IL; Jersey, IL; Macoupin, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov