Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06-21-2026 13:22

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 3:22PM CDT until June 21 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 1:22pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
TORILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois... Northwestern Richland County in southeastern Illinois... Central Clay County in south central Illinois... Southeastern Effingham County in south central Illinois... * Until 400 PM CDT. * At 322 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Xenia, or 7 miles northwest of Flora, moving northeast at 35 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... Louisville around 325 PM CDT. Bible Grove around 340 PM CDT. This also includes Newton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area.
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 4:00 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 4:00 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: 
Clay, IL; Effingham, IL; Jasper, IL; Richland, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL