Illinois Tornado Warning - Extreme | Effective 06/11/2026 15:07

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 11 at 5:07PM CDT until June 11 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 11, 2026 - 3:07pm
Expires: 
June 11, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 507 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located over Washburn, or near Lacon, moving northeast at 40 mph. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW! HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible. The tornado will be near... Washburn around 510 PM CDT. Toluca and Varna around 515 PM CDT. Wenona around 525 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake Wildwood, Marshall County Airport, and La Rose. This includes Interstate 39 between mile markers 31 and 40.
Instruction: 
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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. A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.
Area Description: 
Marshall, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL