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Tornado Warning 64, NWS Lincoln, IL
NWS Lincoln, IL issued this tornado warning at Apr 27, 2026, 11:38 AM CDT for Champaign County, Douglas County, Piatt County, Illinois. It was in force for 37 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 27, 2026, 11:38 AM CDT (16:38 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 27, 2026, 12:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 37 min
- Issued by
- NWS Lincoln, IL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Champaign County, IL, Douglas County, IL, Piatt County, IL
The radar
The Lincoln radar (KILX), 104 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:39 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 8:31 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 5 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 4.6 hours before the alert went out and 41 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1053 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 25 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 104 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 306 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
287
WFUS53 KILX 271638
TORILX
ILC019-041-147-271715-
/O.NEW.KILX.TO.W.0064.260427T1638Z-260427T1715Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1138 AM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Eastern Piatt County in central Illinois...
Champaign County in east central Illinois...
Northwestern Douglas County in east central Illinois...
* Until 1215 PM CDT.
* At 1135 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Ivesdale, or 8 miles southeast of
Monticello, moving east at 50 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 dangerous storm will be near...
Sadorus around 1140 AM CDT.
Tolono and Willard Airport around 1145 AM CDT.
Savoy and Philo around 1150 AM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Sidney, St. Joseph, Homer and Ogden.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 between mile markers 218 and 247.
Interstate 72 between mile markers 166 and 182.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 169 and 197.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4022 8794 3993 8794 3982 8854 4018 8860
4033 8793 4023 8793
TIME...MOT...LOC 1635Z 252DEG 42KT 3994 8847
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
MJA3 follow-up statements
667
WWUS53 KILX 271647
SVSILX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1147 AM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
ILC147-271657-
/O.CAN.KILX.TO.W.0064.000000T0000Z-260427T1715Z/
Piatt-
1147 AM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN PIATT COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 PM CDT for
east central Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 4022 8794 3993 8794 3985 8838 4023 8839
4033 8793 4023 8793
TIME...MOT...LOC 1647Z 252DEG 42KT 3998 8829
$$
ILC019-041-271715-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0064.000000T0000Z-260427T1715Z/
Champaign-Douglas-
1147 AM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM CDT FOR
CHAMPAIGN AND NORTH CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTIES...
At 1147 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Tolono, or 9 miles south of Champaign, moving east
at 45 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 dangerous storm will be near...
Savoy, Tolono, Philo, and Willard Airport around 1150 AM CDT.
Sidney around 1155 AM CDT.
St. Joseph and Homer around 1205 PM CDT.
Ogden around 1210 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Royal,
Flatville, and Penfield.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 between mile markers 218 and 247.
Interstate 72 between mile markers 178 and 182.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 173 and 197.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4022 8794 3993 8794 3985 8838 4023 8839
4033 8793 4023 8793
TIME...MOT...LOC 1647Z 252DEG 42KT 3998 8829
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
MJA040
WWUS53 KILX 271705
SVSILX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1205 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
ILC041-271715-
/O.CAN.KILX.TO.W.0064.000000T0000Z-260427T1715Z/
Douglas-
1205 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 PM CDT for
east central Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 4022 8794 3993 8794 3989 8817 4028 8816
4033 8793 4023 8793
TIME...MOT...LOC 1705Z 270DEG 42KT 4004 8802
$$
ILC019-271715-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0064.000000T0000Z-260427T1715Z/
Champaign-
1205 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY...
At 1205 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Sidney, or 10 miles southeast of Urbana, moving east
at 45 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 dangerous storm will be near...
Homer around 1210 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Royal,
Flatville, and Penfield.
This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 186 and 197.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4022 8794 3993 8794 3989 8817 4028 8816
4033 8793 4023 8793
TIME...MOT...LOC 1705Z 270DEG 42KT 4004 8802
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
MJA148
WWUS53 KILX 271710
SVSILX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1210 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
ILC019-271720-
/O.EXP.KILX.TO.W.0064.000000T0000Z-260427T1715Z/
Champaign-
1210 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN CHAMPAIGN COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
1215 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 PM CDT for
east central Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 4022 8794 3993 8794 3989 8817 4028 8816
4033 8793 4023 8793
TIME...MOT...LOC 1710Z 252DEG 42KT 4006 8796
$$
MJAThe office that day
Everything else NWS Lincoln, IL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 8:20 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Morgan, Sangamon | 40 min |
| Apr 27, 8:38 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Christian, Macon, Shelby | 52 min |
| Apr 27, 8:59 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Logan, Sangamon | 46 min |
| Apr 27, 9:02 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILX | Sangamon | 62 min |
| Apr 27, 9:09 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Cass, Fulton, Mason, Menard, Morgan, Sangamon and 2 more | 51 min |
| Apr 27, 9:37 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Fulton, Knox, Mason | 23 min |
| Apr 27, 9:44 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | DeWitt, Logan, Macon, Sangamon | 31 min |
| Apr 27, 9:52 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ILX | Clay, Richland | 14 days |
| Apr 27, 9:53 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Cass, Fulton, Logan, Mason, Menard, Morgan and 1 more | 37 min |
| Apr 27, 10:04 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILX | Sangamon | 2 hr |
| Apr 27, 10:09 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | DeWitt, Macon, Piatt | 36 min |
| Apr 27, 10:27 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Christian, Logan, Macon, Sangamon | 33 min |
| Apr 27, 10:35 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | DeWitt, Logan, McLean, Tazewell, Woodford | 25 min |
| Apr 27, 10:41 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Christian, Macon, Sangamon | 34 min |
| Apr 27, 10:45 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Christian, Sangamon | 30 min |
| Apr 27, 10:52 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Champaign, Christian, DeWitt, Logan, McLean, Macon and 3 more | 38 min |
| Apr 27, 11:15 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Christian, Moultrie, Piatt, Shelby | 30 min |
| Apr 27, 11:20 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Christian, Moultrie, Shelby | 25 min |
| Apr 27, 11:29 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Champaign, DeWitt, Douglas, McLean, Moultrie, Piatt and 1 more | 61 min |
| Apr 27, 11:30 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Crawford, Jasper, Lawrence, Richland | 30 min |
| Apr 27, 11:42 AM CDT | Flood Watch | ILX | Christian, Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland and 9 more | 11 hr |
| Apr 27, 11:43 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Champaign, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar and 4 more | 62 min |
| Apr 27, 11:45 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Coles, Douglas, Edgar | 33 min |
| Apr 27, 12:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Effingham | 24 min |
| Apr 27, 12:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Clark, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Edgar, Jasper | 61 min |
| Apr 27, 12:58 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILX | Coles | 3 hr |
| Apr 27, 1:11 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILX | Clay, Cumberland, Effingham, Jasper, Shelby | 19 hr |
| Apr 27, 1:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Clay | 51 min |
| Apr 27, 2:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Clay, Richland | 47 min |
| Apr 27, 3:11 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILX | Christian, Shelby | 5 hr |
| Apr 27, 3:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Lawrence | 42 min |
| Apr 27, 3:56 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILX | Clay, Crawford, Jasper, Lawrence, Richland | 3 hr |
| Apr 27, 4:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Cass, Mason, Morgan, Schuyler | 48 min |
| Apr 27, 5:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell | 38 min |
| Apr 27, 5:18 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Cass, Morgan, Scott | 42 min |
| Apr 27, 5:40 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Menard, Morgan, Sangamon | 23 min |
| Apr 27, 5:42 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | Logan, Mason, Menard | 33 min |
| Apr 27, 5:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Cass, Menard, Morgan, Sangamon, Scott | 42 min |
| Apr 27, 5:50 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILX | Cass, Menard, Morgan, Sangamon, Scott | 2 hr |
| Apr 27, 6:02 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Logan, McLean, Mason, Menard, Sangamon | 32 min |
| Apr 27, 6:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Champaign, Macon, Piatt | 45 min |
| Apr 27, 6:18 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | DeWitt, Logan, Macon | 27 min |
| Apr 27, 6:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Christian, Macon, Sangamon | 40 min |
| Apr 27, 6:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | DeWitt, Logan, McLean, Macon, Piatt | 47 min |
| Apr 27, 6:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Christian | 37 min |
| Apr 27, 6:39 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | DeWitt, Macon, Piatt | 36 min |
| Apr 27, 6:46 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILX | Christian, DeWitt, Logan, Macon, Menard, Morgan and 3 more | 104 min |
| Apr 27, 6:46 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ILX | DeWitt, McLean, Piatt | 29 min |
| Apr 27, 6:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILX | Champaign, Christian, Coles, DeWitt, Douglas, McLean and 4 more | 53 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.