SPC Tornado Watch 160

WW 160 TORNADO IL MO 271750Z - 280200Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Tornado Watch Number 160 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1250 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Tornado Watch for portions of Southern Illinois Eastern and Southern Missouri * Effective this Monday afternoon and evening from 1250 PM until 900 PM CDT. * Primary threats include... Several tornadoes and a couple intense tornadoes likely Widespread damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible Scattered large hail likely with isolated very large hail events to 2.5 inches in diameter possible SUMMARY...A remnant boundary left over by overnight/early morning storms will be an initial focus for intense storm development including supercells, with additional storms developing later afternoon across broader parts of the region. All severe weather hazards all possible, including strong/intense tornadoes. The tornado watch area is approximately along and 65 statute miles north and south of a line from 15 miles north of Springfield MO to 45 miles east of Salem IL. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU0). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 158...WW 159... AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 2.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 550. Mean storm motion vector 28025. ...Guyer Read more