Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 27 at 10:29PM CDT until April 27 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 8:29pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 1028 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Mcleansboro to near Lake Of Egypt Area, moving
east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Harrisburg, Eldorado, Norris City, Galatia, Ridgway, Equality,
Carrier Mills, New Haven, Raleigh, Stonefort, Omaha, Broughton,
Junction, and Muddy.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for south central,
southern 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:
Gallatin, IL; Hamilton, IL; Saline, IL; White, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov