Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 10 at 11:24PM CDT until June 11 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 10, 2026 - 9:24pm
Expires:
June 10, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1123 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Mechanicsburg,
or 13 miles east of Springfield, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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 tornado will be near...
Mount Auburn around 1130 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Boody.
This includes Interstate 72 between mile markers 112 and 136.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Christian, IL; Macon, IL; Sangamon, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: