Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/27/2026 16:14

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 27 at 6:14PM CDT until July 27 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 27, 2026 - 4:14pm
Expires: 
July 27, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 614 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Hoopeston, moving south at 30 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail. SOURCE...Broadcast media confirmed tornado. 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 tornado will be near... Rossville around 620 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Bismarck, Alvin, and Henning.
Instruction: 
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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: 
Vermilion, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov