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

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 27 at 6:27PM CDT until July 27 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 27, 2026 - 4:27pm
Expires: 
July 27, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 627 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Rossville, or near Hoopeston, moving south at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Vermilion County, including the following locations... Bismarck, Alvin, and Henning.
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: 
Vermilion, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov