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Illinois Storms: Tornado Warnings Sounded Twice
28 Apr
Summary
- Champaign County faced a Tornado Warning on April 27, 2026, from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m.
- Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Tornado Warnings impacted central Illinois and borders.
- This evening's warnings marked a second storm surge within the same outbreak.
Champaign County was under a Tornado Warning on the evening of April 27, 2026, between 7:00 and 7:30 p.m. as storms intensified across central Illinois. The National Weather Service indicated radar showed high winds and rotation, prompting immediate action.
This warning followed an earlier Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the county and multiple tornado warnings along the Illinois-Missouri border. Heavy tree damage was reported in DeWitt County, with increasing power outages noted as the system moved through.
The evening's severe weather represented a second surge of storms within the same outbreak. Earlier in the day, Champaign County had experienced a Tornado Warning until 12:15 p.m. and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 12:30 p.m.
National Weather Service messaging noted a thunderstorm watch was mistakenly sent out, adding to the complexity of tracking the evolving severe weather threat. The distinction between a watch, signaling a broad threat, and a warning, indicating immediate danger, was critical for residents.
