Yes it was. *

Posted by harb on April 28, 2026, 10:01:08, in reply to "total bust for their PDS Tornado Watch*"

Previous Message Previous Message https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html ...SUMMARY... Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through tonight from the southern Plains into the Midwest. Large to giant hail, several tornadoes (some strong), and severe gusts will be possible, particularly from Iowa into the southern Great Lakes. Worst tornado threat looks to be Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Madison, Rockford, Crystal Lake. [Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll. [Opey] Assholes gonna asshole [tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

if only you had a handy way of taking a picture of it. Someday we’ll have the technology*

Posted by bbonb on April 28, 2026, 7:22:55, in reply to "Storm wrapped up in Champaign right at sunset"

Previous Message and the sky turned a shade of yellow I’ve honestly never seen before. Pretty damn cool. Previous Message https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html ...SUMMARY... Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through tonight from the southern Plains into the Midwest. Large to giant hail, several tornadoes (some strong), and severe gusts will be possible, particularly from Iowa into the southern Great Lakes. Worst tornado threat looks to be Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Madison, Rockford, Crystal Lake.

Rainbow, weird yellowish hue with random thunder and lightning strikes*

Posted by illini222 on April 27, 2026, 19:58:58, in reply to "Storm wrapped up in Champaign right at sunset"

Previous Message and the sky turned a shade of yellow I’ve honestly never seen before. Pretty damn cool. Previous Message https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html ...SUMMARY... Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through tonight from the southern Plains into the Midwest. Large to giant hail, several tornadoes (some strong), and severe gusts will be possible, particularly from Iowa into the southern Great Lakes. Worst tornado threat looks to be Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Madison, Rockford, Crystal Lake. Drink Everytime Brad Underwood says "Elite" in a press conference.

As good as could be expected for us in STL city. Had some 50+ gusts but that’s it. *

Posted by VIV on April 27, 2026, 19:40:50, in reply to "pleasantly surprising bust for most part*"

Previous Message Previous Message https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html ...SUMMARY... Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through tonight from the southern Plains into the Midwest. Large to giant hail, several tornadoes (some strong), and severe gusts will be possible, particularly from Iowa into the southern Great Lakes. Worst tornado threat looks to be Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Madison, Rockford, Crystal Lake. "the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

TWHS*

Posted by DocWalk20 on April 27, 2026, 19:34:02, in reply to "pleasantly surprising bust for most part*"

Previous Message Previous Message https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html ...SUMMARY... Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through tonight from the southern Plains into the Midwest. Large to giant hail, several tornadoes (some strong), and severe gusts will be possible, particularly from Iowa into the southern Great Lakes. Worst tornado threat looks to be Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Madison, Rockford, Crystal Lake.

Turning into a squall line now*

Posted by Blazer on April 27, 2026, 19:33:30, in reply to "pleasantly surprising bust for most part*"

Previous Message Previous Message https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html ...SUMMARY... Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through tonight from the southern Plains into the Midwest. Large to giant hail, several tornadoes (some strong), and severe gusts will be possible, particularly from Iowa into the southern Great Lakes. Worst tornado threat looks to be Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Madison, Rockford, Crystal Lake.

Trump has bigger tornados. And more. The most, biggliest tornados ever.

Posted by Stu on April 27, 2026, 20:03:13, in reply to "15 years ago today"

Good.

Posted by complainant on April 27, 2026, 16:57:38, in reply to "15 years ago today"

looks like the morning storms took a lot of the juice out of the atmosphere for STL and central IL

Posted by VIV on April 27, 2026, 14:45:06, in reply to "updated SPC outlook for today- look out STL"

When did a WATCH become a WARNING? Conditions capable used to be called a watch.*

Posted by Phytynlini on April 27, 2026, 13:20:29, in reply to "updated SPC outlook for today- look out STL"

Previous Message https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html level 4 moderate risk for all severe centered right on top of STL reaching up to Springfield and over to Effingham. 15% SIG 2 tornado threat for that same area. Previous Message https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html ...SUMMARY... Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through tonight from the southern Plains into the Midwest. Large to giant hail, several tornadoes (some strong), and severe gusts will be possible, particularly from Iowa into the southern Great Lakes. Worst tornado threat looks to be Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Madison, Rockford, Crystal Lake.

First siren of the day.

Posted by BradUnderwoodforprez on April 27, 2026, 12:42:19, in reply to "updated SPC outlook for today- look out STL"

Apparently one in the Maryland Heights area of the world. Previous Message https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html level 4 moderate risk for all severe centered right on top of STL reaching up to Springfield and over to Effingham. 15% SIG 2 tornado threat for that same area. Previous Message https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html ...SUMMARY... Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through tonight from the southern Plains into the Midwest. Large to giant hail, several tornadoes (some strong), and severe gusts will be possible, particularly from Iowa into the southern Great Lakes. Worst tornado threat looks to be Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Madison, Rockford, Crystal Lake.

Apparently early dismissal for some schools down there.

Posted by osklister on April 27, 2026, 8:54:46, in reply to "updated SPC outlook for today- look out STL"

can i just say how much this spring weather has sucked? i'm fine with some rain

Posted by lcubed on April 27, 2026, 8:38:23, in reply to "updated SPC outlook for today- look out STL"

but i don't remember having so many tornado sirens in an entire year that we've had already. just give me some rain, maybe a little lightning and thunder but the severe storms can f off Previous Message https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html level 4 moderate risk for all severe centered right on top of STL reaching up to Springfield and over to Effingham. 15% SIG 2 tornado threat for that same area. Previous Message https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html ...SUMMARY... Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through tonight from the southern Plains into the Midwest. Large to giant hail, several tornadoes (some strong), and severe gusts will be possible, particularly from Iowa into the southern Great Lakes. Worst tornado threat looks to be Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Madison, Rockford, Crystal Lake.

Check back Monday morning?*

Posted by Dilbert on April 24, 2026, 21:12:22, in reply to "bump. how worried do we need to be about Monday in ECI?*"

Previous Message Previous Message https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html ...SUMMARY... Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through tonight from the southern Plains into the Midwest. Large to giant hail, several tornadoes (some strong), and severe gusts will be possible, particularly from Iowa into the southern Great Lakes. Worst tornado threat looks to be Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Madison, Rockford, Crystal Lake.

Took out a utility pole and power is out. Mom is ok. Video inside

Posted by Jersey on April 18, 2026, 7:44:23, in reply to "Looks like one near Jersey's old stomping grounds in Industry. Took out grain bins near our farm*"

Previous Message Previous Message https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html ...SUMMARY... Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through tonight from the southern Plains into the Midwest. Large to giant hail, several tornadoes (some strong), and severe gusts will be possible, particularly from Iowa into the southern Great Lakes. Worst tornado threat looks to be Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Madison, Rockford, Crystal Lake.

Rockford and Madison areas have been getting put through the wringer this spring.*

Posted by OB25 on April 17, 2026, 19:21:53, in reply to "Looks like we could have a tornado coming up north of Rockford shortly. *"

Previous Message Previous Message https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html ...SUMMARY... Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through tonight from the southern Plains into the Midwest. Large to giant hail, several tornadoes (some strong), and severe gusts will be possible, particularly from Iowa into the southern Great Lakes. Worst tornado threat looks to be Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Madison, Rockford, Crystal Lake. When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

On the ground in Winnebago county NW of loves park. *

Posted by VIV on April 17, 2026, 17:02:38, in reply to "Looks like we could have a tornado coming up north of Rockford shortly. *"

Previous Message Previous Message https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html ...SUMMARY... Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through tonight from the southern Plains into the Midwest. Large to giant hail, several tornadoes (some strong), and severe gusts will be possible, particularly from Iowa into the southern Great Lakes. Worst tornado threat looks to be Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Madison, Rockford, Crystal Lake. "the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

tornado on the ground west of Freeport near Stockton*

Posted by VIV on April 17, 2026, 15:36:59, in reply to "Already got a couple of spinners in Jackson county, IA…."

Previous Message "the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

and it's never a good sign when reed timmer is in your town. he's on that storm you posted

Posted by VIV on April 17, 2026, 14:54:23, in reply to "Already got a couple of spinners in Jackson county, IA…."

just south of galena. Previous Message "the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

things have really popped in the last hour. severe weather from duluth, MN to oklahoma*

Posted by VIV on April 17, 2026, 14:51:43, in reply to "Already got a couple of spinners in Jackson county, IA…."

Previous Message "the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish