Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 27 at 9:54PM CDT until April 27 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 7:54pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 953 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Lancaster to near Mcleansboro, moving east at 45
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...
Mount Carmel, Carmi, Fairfield, Mcleansboro, Albion, Grayville,
Lancaster, West Salem, Crossville, Enfield, Dahlgren, Allendale,
Jeffersonville, Bellmont, Sims, Bone Gap, Mill Shoals, Keensburg,
Maunie, and Browns.
This includes Interstate 64 in Illinois between Mile Markers 92 and
130.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for south central
and southeastern Illinois...and southwestern Indiana.
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:
Edwards, IL; Hamilton, IL; Wabash, IL; Wayne, IL; White, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov