Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06-21-2026 13:04

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 3:04PM CDT until June 21 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 1:04pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
TORILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Shelby County in central Illinois... Northwestern Effingham County in south central Illinois... * Until 345 PM CDT. * At 304 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Beecher City, or 14 miles south of Shelbyville, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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... Beecher City around 310 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Stewardson. This also includes Hidden Springs State Forest. This includes Interstate 57 near mile marker 168.
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 3:45 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 3:45 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: 
Effingham, IL; Shelby, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL