Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 27 at 9:50PM CDT until April 27 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 7:50pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 949 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Carbondale,
moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Carbondale, Murphysboro, De Soto, Hurst, Grand Tower, Cedar Lake
Area, Makanda, and Gorham.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southern
Illinois...and southeastern Missouri. A Tornado Watch also remains in
effect until 500 AM CDT for southern Illinois...and southeastern
Missouri.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Jackson, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov