Illinois Tornado Warning | Effective 04/27/2026 16:46

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 27 at 6:46PM CDT until April 27 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 27, 2026 - 4:46pm
Expires: 
April 27, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
TORILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Piatt County in central Illinois... Northeastern De Witt County in central Illinois... Southeastern McLean County in central Illinois... * Until 715 PM CDT. * At 646 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Weldon, or 9 miles northeast of Clinton, moving east at 60 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near... Farmer City around 650 PM CDT. This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 153 and 161.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description: 
De Witt, IL; McLean, IL; Piatt, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov