Severe weather potential: April 27, 2026

Rusty Dawkins,

A TORNADO WATCH is in place through 5:00am Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

Torwatch

Numerous severe storms will be LIKELY across the region overnight. A few strong tornadoes will be possible. Now is the time to review your severe weather plan, know your place of shelter, and ensure you have multiple ways of receiving severe weather alerts. Large hail, large tornadoes, and damaging wind are possible.

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  • For a live look from our weather cam network, go HERE.  
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Tornadoes are likely with any storm that gets going. Have a plan and know what to do should a warning be issued for your area.

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LARGE HAIL will be likely with these storms this evening

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Straight line winds (80+mph) will be possible within the line of storms by the late evening into the night time. Take in any outdoor objects that could blow away.

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Storm Alert Team Chief Meteorologist 
Rusty Dawkins

Categories: Weather

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