Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06-21-2026 13:45

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 3:45PM CDT until June 21 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 1:45pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
TORLSX The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southern Fayette County in south central Illinois... Northern Marion County in south central Illinois... * Until 445 PM CDT. * At 345 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Shobonier, or 11 miles south of Vandalia, moving east 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. * Locations impacted include... Vernon, St. Paul, Kinmundy, Loogootee, St. Peter, Farina and La Clede. This includes the following State Parks... Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area. This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between exits 127 and 135.
Instruction: 
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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 4:45 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 4:45 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: 
Fayette, IL; Marion, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO