Updated Tuesday April 28, 2026 at 10:40 a.m.
Many places in central Illinois are cleaning up after two rounds of severe storms Monday.
In Piatt County, the De Land Weldon Schools are closed Tuesday, because storms damaged the roof of the schools.
After The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday in Champaign County, no major injuries were reported. Multiple trees were reported down in Mahomet and in Dewitt County.
Residents can expect more rain Tuesday night, but the rest of the week is expected to be partly sunny and partly cloudy.
Clouds will be widespread today, and additional showers/storms are expected tonight. Another half to 3/4″ of rain likely near and south of I-70, in areas that are already waterlogged from Monday’s rain. However, the remainder of the week is looking dry. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/QbzGMhDgPe
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 28, 2026
Updated Monday April 27, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
Updated Monday April 27, 2026 at 7:38 p.m.
Between 7:00-7:30 p.m., the National Weather Service in Central Illinois issued a Tornado Warning for Champaign County. Meteorologist Andrew Pritchard said high winds and a possibly rain-wrapped rotation was indicated on radar.
Weather spotters also reported heavy tree damage in DeWitt County. Increasing power outages are being reported by Ameren.
Updated Monday April 27, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Champaign County. Multiple Tornado Warnings have been issued along the Illinois-Missouri border and northeast of Springfield.
Updated Monday April 27, 2026 at 4:15 p.m.
The National Weather Service says much of Central Illinois is still under Tornado Watch.
The watch we just extended was TORNADO WATCH #160. We don’t know why it went out at as a thunderstorm watch. We are troubleshooting now. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/xENJpWIAaY
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 27, 2026
Severe storms will continue to develop in the southern half of central IL and in southern IL. Remain alert for warnings and take cover if severe storms approach your location! #ILwx pic.twitter.com/SoMLyjqNfT
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 27, 2026
Updated Monday April 27, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
The severe weather threat in Champaign County ended a few hours ago. Now, all eyes turn to the evening. A few storms west of the area have the potential of becoming severe in a few hours.
Updated Monday April 27, 2026 at 12:15 p.m.
Tornado Warning for Champaign County has subsided, but risk of severe thunderstorms continues until 12:30 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Champaign IL, Urbana IL and Danville IL until 12:30 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/e3UCWLaacC
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 27, 2026
Updated Monday April 27, 2026 at 11:55 a.m.
A Tornado Warning has been issued for Champaign County until 12:15 p.m. Residents are advised to take shelter in the lowest level in buildings.
Tornado Warning continues for Champaign IL, Urbana IL and Savoy IL until 12:15 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/SE0CmEi4uQ
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 27, 2026
Updated Monday April 27, 2026 at 11:45 a.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Vermilion County, Champaign County, Piatt County, De Witt County, Moultrie County, and Douglas County until 12:30 p.m. A Tornado Warning has been issued for Moultrie County until 11:45 a.m.
Tornado Warning including Tuscola IL, Arcola IL and Villa Grove IL until 12:30 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/qtqckNogyu
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 27, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Champaign IL, Urbana IL and Danville IL until 12:30 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/vmstKFTfEq
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 27, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Olney IL, Sumner IL and Claremont IL until 12:00 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/38if1QOACM
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 27, 2026
Updated Monday April 27, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning and Tornado Warnings have been issued for many parts of Central Illinois, according to the National Weather Service.
Tornado Warning including Shelbyville IL, Sullivan IL and Bethany IL until 11:45 AM CDT pic.twitter.com/sCQ94ZhYkZ
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 27, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Decatur IL, Clinton IL and Pana IL until 11:30 AM CDT pic.twitter.com/JkK4WcYDP5
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 27, 2026
Tornado Warning continues for Taylorville IL, Assumption IL and Stonington IL until 11:15 AM CDT pic.twitter.com/sRfWVoEGub
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 27, 2026
Updated Monday April 27, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
The storm is currently in Springfield and making its way to Central Illinois. Hail and wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour are expected.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Springfield IL, Chatham IL and Auburn IL until 10:30 AM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH! pic.twitter.com/Wlohse4VKl
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 27, 2026
Updated Monday April 27, 2026 at 8:25 a.m.
The latest forecast from IPM meteorologist Andrew Pritchard:
Updated Monday April 27, 2026 at 7:45 a.m.
From IPM meteorologist: we could see a line of storms move in midday with a low-end severe risk, followed by additional storms later this evening. The main event would be this evening and seems to want to focus further south from St. Louis to Effingham, but can’t rule some stronger storms from Springfield to Champaign this evening.
Updated Sunday April 26, 2026 at 9:48 p.m.
From the National Weather Service in Central Illinois: All of Illinois remains in a level 3 (enhanced) risk of severe weather on Monday. All severe hazards are possible, including tornadoes and very large hail, though the hail threat will be more focused over western Illinois. Uncertainty remains in whether morning storms and cloud cover linger through the afternoon, limiting heating (fuel) and lowering the severe weather risk with evening storms.
