Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 17 at 6:47PM CDT until June 17 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 4:47pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
TORILX
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
West central Christian County in central Illinois...
South central Sangamon County in central Illinois...
* Until 730 PM CDT.
* At 647 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Divernon, or 7 miles northeast of Virden, moving
east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
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 dangerous storm will be near...
Pawnee and Divernon around 650 PM CDT.
Kincaid around 700 PM CDT.
Jeisyville around 705 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Taylorville.
This also includes Sangchris Lake State Park.
This includes Interstate 55 between mile markers 77 and 87.
Instruction:
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 7:30 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 7:30 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Christian, IL; Sangamon, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
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