Illinois Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06-21-2026 15:49

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 5:49PM CDT until June 21 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 3:49pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
TORILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Central Lawrence County in southeastern Illinois... East central Richland County in southeastern Illinois... * Until 630 PM CDT. * At 549 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Sumner, or near Olney, moving east at 45 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... Sumner around 555 PM CDT. Bridgeport around 600 PM CDT. Lawrenceville around 605 PM CDT. This also includes Red Hills State Park.
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 6:30 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 6:30 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: 
Lawrence, IL; Richland, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL