Richland County Emergency Management Agency-REMA

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04/28/2026

Tornado Warning
ILC101-159-280315-
/O.NEW.KILX.TO.W.0077.260428T0228Z-260428T0315Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
928 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Lawrence County in southeastern Illinois...
Southeastern Richland County in southeastern Illinois...

* Until 1015 PM CDT.

* At 928 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado
were located along a line extending from Olney to 9 miles east of
Cisne, moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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.

* These dangerous storms will be near...
Sumner and Parkersburg around 935 PM CDT.
Bridgeport around 940 PM CDT.

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.

This line of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3860 8816 3860 8824 3870 8813 3874 8774
3857 8777 3857 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0228Z 274DEG 53KT 3873 8805 3852 8826

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Erwin

Posted by LT

The Tornado Warning for Richland County has been extended until 10:15. Stay Safe!
04/28/2026

The Tornado Warning for Richland County has been extended until 10:15. Stay Safe!

04/28/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
ILC025-033-079-101-159-280315-
/O.NEW.KILX.SV.W.0180.260428T0225Z-260428T0315Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
925 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Lawrence County in southeastern Illinois...
Crawford County in east central Illinois...
Southeastern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois...
Richland County in southeastern Illinois...
Southeastern Clay County in south central Illinois...

* Until 1015 PM CDT.

* At 924 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Palestine to near Chauncey to near Noble,
moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.

IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Olney, Sumner, Palestine, Flat Rock, Parkersburg, and Chauncey
around 930 PM CDT.
Lawrenceville, Bridgeport, Russellville, and Lawrenceville
Vincennes Airport around 940 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service
office in Lincoln.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for south
central, southeastern and east central Illinois. A Tornado Watch also
remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for south central, southeastern
and east central Illinois.

&&

LAT...LON 3860 8816 3861 8846 3892 8819 3911 8785
3910 8761 3906 8757 3899 8758 3896 8751
3890 8752 3889 8754 3886 8755 3879 8750
3877 8751 3874 8750 3868 8754 3866 8760
3859 8761 3859 8764 3857 8764 3857 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0224Z 262DEG 51KT 3903 8753 3881 8794 3861 8823

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...

04/28/2026

Tornado Warning
ILC025-159-280245-
/O.NEW.KILX.TO.W.0075.260428T0154Z-260428T0245Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
854 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Western Richland County in southeastern Illinois...
Clay County in south central Illinois...

* Until 945 PM CDT.

* At 853 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado
were located along a line extending from near Farina to 6 miles
northwest of Helm, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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.

* These dangerous storms will be near...
Xenia around 900 PM CDT.
Flora and Louisville around 905 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of these tornadic storms include Clay
City, Sailor Springs, Noble and Olney Noble Airport.

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.

This line of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3861 8847 3861 8870 3883 8869 3885 8810
3860 8812 3860 8847
TIME...MOT...LOC 0153Z 259DEG 48KT 3880 8873 3857 8881

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Erwin
Posted BY LT

UPDATE: The tornado warning has been extended to 10:15. We are continuing to monitor and will update as the storm progre...
04/28/2026

UPDATE: The tornado warning has been extended to 10:15. We are continuing to monitor and will update as the storm progresses.

Richland County has been placed under a tornado warning. Take shelter now!

04/28/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
ILC025-049-079-159-280245-
/O.NEW.KILX.SV.W.0179.260428T0147Z-260428T0245Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
847 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois...
Richland County in southeastern Illinois...
Clay County in south central Illinois...
Southeastern Effingham County in south central Illinois...

* Until 945 PM CDT.

* At 847 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Farina to 6 miles southwest of Omega, moving
east at 65 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.

* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Louisville and Xenia around 855 PM CDT.
Flora and Bible Grove around 900 PM CDT.
Clay City and Sailor Springs around 905 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include
Noble, Olney Noble Airport and Olney.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for south
central, southeastern and east central Illinois. A Tornado Watch also
remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for south central, southeastern
and east central Illinois.

&&

LAT...LON 3860 8816 3861 8870 3885 8869 3910 8802
3897 8794 3885 8795 3885 8791 3857 8797
3857 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 0147Z 265DEG 58KT 3882 8872 3863 8884

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

$$

Shimon
Posted by LT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Richland County until 3:30pmHAZARD: Ping pong sized hail and 60 mph wind gustsThi...
04/27/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Richland County until 3:30pm

HAZARD: Ping pong sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts

This storm is moving east from the Noble area and is expected to hit Olney at approximately 3:05pm

Severe Thunderstorm WarningILC025-159-272030-/O.NEW.KILX.SV.W.0162.260427T1943Z-260427T2030Z/BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADC...
04/27/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
ILC025-159-272030-
/O.NEW.KILX.SV.W.0162.260427T1943Z-260427T2030Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
243 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Richland County in southeastern Illinois...
Southeastern Clay County in south central Illinois...

* Until 330 PM CDT.

* At 243 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Clay City, or
8 miles southeast of Flora, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Noble around 250 PM CDT.
Olney Noble Airport around 255 PM CDT.
Olney around 300 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central
and southeastern Illinois. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect
until 900 PM CDT for south central and southeastern Illinois.

&&

LAT...LON 3860 8816 3860 8847 3861 8848 3885 8818
3885 8791 3857 8791 3857 8814
TIME...MOT...LOC 1943Z 251DEG 38KT 3862 8833

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Deubelbeiss

Posted By LT

Severe Thunderstorm WarningILC101-159-230200-/O.NEW.KILX.SV.W.0084.260323T0136Z-260323T0200Z/BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADC...
03/23/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
ILC101-159-230200-
/O.NEW.KILX.SV.W.0084.260323T0136Z-260323T0200Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
836 PM CDT Sun Mar 22 2026

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Lawrence County in southeastern Illinois...
Richland County in southeastern Illinois...

* Until 900 PM CDT.

* At 836 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Noble, or 8
miles southwest of Olney, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Parkersburg around 845 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3857 8814 3860 8816 3860 8825 3862 8827
3862 8830 3866 8827 3873 8829 3873 8826
3876 8825 3876 8776 3857 8778
TIME...MOT...LOC 0136Z 273DEG 48KT 3866 8820

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

NMA

Posted By LT

Tornado WarningILC025-159-160130-/O.NEW.KILX.TO.W.0032.260316T0100Z-260316T0130Z/BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTEDTorn...
03/16/2026

Tornado Warning
ILC025-159-160130-
/O.NEW.KILX.TO.W.0032.260316T0100Z-260316T0130Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
800 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Central Richland County in southeastern Illinois...
Southeastern Clay County in south central Illinois...

* Until 830 PM CDT.

* At 759 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Olney Noble Airport, or near Olney, moving
northeast 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...
Olney around 805 PM CDT.

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3858 8815 3860 8816 3860 8823 3870 8830
3885 8796 3885 8791 3873 8791 3857 8813
TIME...MOT...LOC 0059Z 238DEG 40KT 3867 8816

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...

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Olney, IL

Telephone

+16183932921

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